Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

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 Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you’ll lead enterprise‑wide procurement strategies for key categories. As part of the role, you will drive supplier relationship development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization initiatives. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee a team and collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure quality, supply assurance, and alignment with internal business goals.

Your efforts will enhance sourcing performance, supplier service levels, and long‑term value creation for Smithfield’s procurement operations.

• Lead End‑To‑End Sourcing Strategy:
  Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP management frameworks.
• Negotiate High‑Impact Contracts:
  Apply advanced negotiation principles to secure favorable terms, maximize leverage, and manage complex, business‑critical supplier agreements.
• Drive Cost Reduction Initiatives:
  Define and oversee cost‑saving targets; conduct spend analysis and lead execution of competitive RFI/RFP events and supplier negotiations.
• Enhance Supplier Performance:
  Identify sourcing value levers and drive continuous improvement in vendor service levels, technology adoption, and business alignment.
• Build Strategic Relationships:
  Partner with internal business leaders to understand needs, identify consolidation opportunities, and leverage purchasing power across operations.
• Optimize Supply Chain
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to reduce material costs and ensure consistent quality and supply.
• Oversee Vendor Performance Reviews:
  Conduct regular evaluations of packaging vendors to ensure ongoing improvements in cost, service, and standardization.
• Leadership:
  Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by ay of employee development and coaching.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Business, or related field from an accredited four‑year college or university and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, or project leadership.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise:
  Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing techniques such as value stream management, lean concepts, and contract negotiation to drive cost savings and supplier performance.
• Contract & Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts, with a strong understanding of sourcing frameworks and vendor engagement models.
• Systems & Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical & Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and project management skills with the ability to work well in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Travel Flexibility:
  Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor sites as needed.
• Relocation Package Available Yes

SAP experience is strongly preferred. The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity…