Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As the Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. You'll drive cost optimization, vendor performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing practices align with Smithfield's enterprise objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll manage vendor negotiations, strategic partnerships, and contract life cycles to deliver long-term value across the IT organization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

* Lead Strategic Sourcing Initiatives:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.

* Manage High-Impact Negotiations:
Own and lead complex negotiations with top-tier IT vendors, focusing on pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.

* Drive Supplier Performance & Compliance:
Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.

* Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and mitigate risk.

* Deliver Data-Driven Insights:
Use market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, track savings, and support continuous improvement.

* Optimize Contract Lifecycle Management:
Support contract creation, renewals, and amendments while ensuring documentation aligns with sourcing best practices and risk management frameworks.

* Leadership:
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

* Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

* Leadership & Team Development: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.

* Strategic Sourcing Expertise:
Extensive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.

* Negotiation & Contracting

Skills:

Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and read/write contractual language that ensures value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.

* Analytical & Project Management

Skills:

Strong critical thinking, spend analysis, and problem-solving skills…