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Procurement Manager - Capital

Conagra Brands · Chicago, IL · $109,000–$159,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a tough negotiation with a capital supplier or contractor. What did you give and what did you get?

What they are checking: Whether they negotiate with a plan and understand tradeoffs, not just push for discounts.

Tell me about a time you found a creative or alternative sourcing option that saved a project budget.

What they are checking: Whether they bring ideas to the table rather than only processing purchase orders.

What would you do

Engineering has already told a vendor they're the preferred choice before procurement got involved. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can restore competitive leverage and process control without damaging the engineering relationship.

How would you build a supplier relationship management program for capital suppliers you only buy from occasionally?

What they are checking: Whether they can create real performance improvement even when spend with a supplier is irregular.

A project manager is pushing you to skip a compliance step to save a week. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they hold the line on governance while still helping the team find a faster path.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd run an RFP for a major piece of capital equipment from start to award.

What they are checking: Whether they have a disciplined process that holds up to scrutiny and gets the best total value.

How do you weigh cost, schedule, quality and service when the lowest bid isn't the best choice?

What they are checking: Whether they think in total value rather than unit price, which is the core of capital procurement.

What contract terms matter most to you in a capital equipment or construction agreement?

What they are checking: Whether they understand risk terms like warranties, payment milestones, liquidated damages and change orders.

How do you keep change orders under control once a capital project is underway?

What they are checking: Whether they protect budget after award, where many capital projects quietly lose money.

How do you research market dynamics and cost drivers to know whether a quote is fair?

What they are checking: Whether they can challenge pricing with facts instead of accepting supplier numbers at face value.

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The full job description

As published by Conagra Brands.

Job Description Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, you will operate as a self‑starter who performs independently while serving as a value‑added member of the Enterprise Procurement organization and individual capital project teams. You will focus on delivering the best total value by balancing cost, schedule, quality, and service, while ensuring procurement processes and controls are followed to mitigate risk and provide trusted procurement partnership to engineering, operations, and other internal stakeholders. A Taste of Your Responsibilities • Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting activities for capital projects, including contract and purchase order creation and ongoing management • Partner with cross‑functional teams including engineering, project management, operations, and other internal stakeholders • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements • Draft requests for information and requests for proposal (RFP), and perform associated commercial and technical analysis • Identify and recommend innovative or alternative sourcing strategies and supplier options to meet financial and budget objectives • Establish and lead supplier relationship management initiatives within the capital supplier base to improve performance, drive innovation, and reduce total cost • Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to strengthen negotiation strategies • Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder issues to support successful project delivery • Manage supplier performance by tracking key performance indicators and communicating results • Support continuity of services through proactive supplier performance management • Build and maintain positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal partners Ingredients Required for Your Success • Bachelor’s degree • 7+ years of experience in procurement • Experience in construction and equipment procurement • Broad understanding of capital equipment and the construction industry • Contract law knowledge, including review and interpretation of statements of work, engineering drawings, and technical specifications • Experience negotiating large purchases and complex technical requirements • Demonstrated success managing competitive sourcing events and single‑source procurements • Experience independently managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines • Experience with interpersonal communication, customer service, and problem‑solving • Proven track record of executing complex initiatives from strategy through implementation • Analytical mindset with a creative and solution‑oriented approach • Intermediate Excel experience and ERP, enterprise resource planning system experience • Number of Days in Office: 3 Tuesday – Thursday #LI‑Hybrid #LI‑PM2 #LI‑MSL Compensation Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000 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.

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