Sr. IT Sourcing Manager

Sr. IT Sourcing Manager

Performance Objectives

• Lead the end-to-end IT sourcing strategy, leveraging market insights to add value and innovate operations across our expansive network.
• Implement cost-effectiveness initiatives, achieving at least a 15% reduction in annual IT spend without compromising service quality.
• Foster critical vendor partnerships to enhance collaboration and ensure alignment with Smithfield’s values and objectives.
• Architect scalable, robust procurement frameworks that align technology acquisitions with strategic business goals.
• Drive stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure seamless integration of IT resources and business processes.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, identifying strategic opportunities that support sustainable growth and innovation.

Environment & Resources

• Collaborate with a dynamic team of procurement specialists and executive stakeholders.
• Utilize state-of-the-art sourcing technologies and industry-leading market research tools.
• Manage and oversee a substantial operational budget, directly reporting to the VP of Procurement.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of proven experience in IT sourcing with a focus on large-scale, multi-vendor environments.
• Demonstrated success in vendor management and strategic procurement in food production or related industries.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a record of driving significant cost-saving solutions.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach to process improvements.

Role Selling Points

• Part of a company at the forefront of safety, sustainability, and community engagement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement through impactful, cross-functional projects.
• Engage with a world-renowned brand that values its employees as its most critical resource.
• Access to insights and resources within the global food and beverage industry.