Material Procurement Manager

Reporting to the Director of Material Planning, you will provide leadership to the Materials and Operations Planning team for Conagra Brands. You will guide a team of material planners, support supply continuity for manufacturing facilities, and drive team development while partnering closely with procurement, supply planning, manufacturing, and brand teams to deliver margin objectives. You will bring strong knowledge of inventory management, manufacturing operations, supplier engagement, and relationship development to translate enterprise strategy into operational results. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Provide leadership to direct reports by removing barriers to success and supporting career development. Translate enterprise strategy into operational goals supported by measurable key performance indicators. Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term strategies for material and input planning aligned with business objectives. Reduce inventory and waste while improving service levels across the network. Balance semi‑finished goods and non‑finished goods planning and replenishment strategies to optimize service, cost, and net working capital. Resolve material supply issues through close collaboration with supply planning, manufacturing facilities, and vendors. Maintain strong communication and collaboration while driving change in a dynamic market environment. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve material risk management and overall margin performance for Conagra Brands. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field. Seven or more years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of plant operations, material planning, sourcing, end‑user expectations, and material requirements planning processes. Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Teams. Strong analytical skills to interpret data, solve problems, and support sound decision‑making. Clear verbal and written communication skills with experience working cross‑functionally and with external suppliers. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and effective system utilization. Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, changing environment. #LI-PM2 #LI-MSL #

LI-Hybrid Compensation Pay Range:

$107,000-$156,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

Health:

Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

Wealth:

Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

Growth:

Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

Balance:

Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.