Corporate Buyer

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

As a Corporate Buyer, you will support the distribution of products to customers and consumers by contributing to supply chain functions such as Supply & Demand Planning, Logistics, and Direct Store Delivery. You will purchase packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies in accordance with established policies, optimizing price, delivery, and terms to support operational efficiency and compliance.

The role includes managing product-line requirements across multiple facilities, supporting sourcing activities and supplier relationships, serving as the SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging, and coordinating packaging projects. You will also collaborate with Marketing and R&D on product development, maintain product playbooks, facilitate regular communication, and analyze inventory performance to support continuous improvement at plant locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and general business software.
• Strong planning, organization, and execution abilities.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, build strong working relationships, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• C.P.M., A.P.P., or APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Marketing meetings and provide input on business strategy.
• Make sound business decisions that avoid adversely affecting operations.
• Oversee day-to-day needs for a product line used across multiple facilities.
• Monitor and follow up on excess and obsolete materials to maintain inventory efficiency.
• Validate sourcing information, implement new suppliers, lead sourcing events, liaise between facilities and suppliers, and manage claims.
• Serve as SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging and provide facility support for SAP, DSP, MRP, and packaging inquiries.
• Manage and build Playbooks reflecting items purchased for the Lunch Maker product line.
• Attend cross-functional meetings to assist Marketing and R&D with the development and implementation of new products or product changes.
• Lead weekly calls, publish meeting recaps, and follow up on action items as needed.
• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory-turn reports to support continuous improvement at plant locations.
• Lead and coordinate projects related to packaging components and associated services.
• Purchase packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies in accordance with established policies, optimizing price, delivery, and terms.

Benefits

• Relocation package available: No. The job posting refers candidates to information about the company benefits package but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level