Senior Director Procurement - Logistics

Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Omaha
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Director Procurement - Logistics
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Locations: Omaha, Nebraska; Chicago, Illinois
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: Req-030693
Reporting to the SVP & Chief Procurement Officer, you will play a critical part in cross-functional work to optimize the logistics network while nurturing and creating strategic partnerships with logistics partners in both warehousing and transportation.
You Will:

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• Direct the development and implementation of strategic sourcing for logistics networks to achieve expanded capacity, optimal savings, quality standards, and service levels.
  
• Develop strategy and structure for logistics spend to support operating divisions. Balance centralized spend with divisional goals to ensure maximum standardization and buying efficiency.
  
• Gain advantage on spend consolidation, specification standardization, and other procurement strategies.
  
• Develop and maintain external high-level business relationships, including important supplier relationships, and participate in relevant trade and association meetings.
  
• Develop comprehensive engagement and communication strategy to foster participation from different divisions and functions across the company in sourcing initiatives.
  
• Directly lead the procurement team, including selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, and evaluating performance.
  
• Provide high-level procurement support to international operations where requested.
  
• Participate in developing the strategic direction of the company to ensure the achievement of projected growth, profitability, and customer service goals.
  
• Expertise in market trends for forecasting in logistics, including dry and temperature warehousing and all modes of transportation.
  
  You have a specific combination of knowledge:
  
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  • Purchasing concepts and techniques.
    
  • Strategic sourcing, category management concepts, and contract management best practices specific to logistics.
    
  • Operational experience in logistics.
    
  • Contracting and commercial legal practices, laws, regulations, etc.
    
  • Strategic planning and forecasting concepts.
    
  • Project management concepts and techniques.
    
  • Budgetary concepts and procedures.
    
  • Concepts related to a developed team-based culture.
    
    You have the following skills:
    
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    • Be a respected strategic and management leader in the company.
      
    • Promote collaboration across independent business units/divisions.
      
    • Develop and implement successful sourcing strategies.
      
    • Experience with multi-year contract negotiations.
      
    • Contract management systems including delegation of authority processes.
      
    • Achieve targeted cost savings, safety, and quality results.
      
    • Recruit, lead, and retain a diverse procurement team.
      
    • Prepare and deliver presentations to the highest-level management and external representatives.
      
    • Use several PC-based word-processing and analytical programs.
      
    • Work in a general business environment with a focus on quality and customer service.
      
      Education:
      A Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related area is required.
      Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship either now or in the future.
      Compensation:
      Pay Range: $151,000-$233,000
      The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position, based on location, relevant experience, and skillset.
      Our Benefits:
      
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      • 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, 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 team, you are empowered to reach your potential and make an impact.
        Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic or status protected by law.
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