# Job Position
**Position:** Manager Procurement, External Manufacturing

**Company:** Conagra Brands

**Location:** Chicago, IL

**Work Type:** Full-time

**Experience Level:** Mid-Senior level

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## Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President Procurement you will manage the identification and selection of contract manufacturing partners and negotiation of contracts to support needs including innovation, capacity, and network optimization. Lead regimented approach to contract negotiations using standardized processes and templates. Ensure alignment of cross-functional team members including Brand, Operations, Engineering, R&D, T&W and Procurement. Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with contract manufacturing partners to identify growth opportunities. Provide project management for business growth, innovation and productivity improvement programs. Ensure use of resources and communication of priorities by coordinating efforts between Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Pr