IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield Foods, Inc. • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

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

As an IT Sourcing Manager, you will support the development and execution of centralized sourcing, procurement, and vendor management processes for IT hardware, software, and services. You'll serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, helping to resolve purchasing-related issues, coordinate sourcing activities, and ensure compliance with company standards. This role involves analyzing vendor pricing, tracking spend and supplier performance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities in alignment with industry best practices. Under the guidance of the Senior Manager of IT Contracts and Vendor Management, you'll contribute to asset management, contract lifecycle oversight, and vendor relationship development to support the organization's IT sourcing strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience in IT procurement, sourcing, and/or vendor management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and thrive in a team environment across geographies and cultures.
• Extensive experience with software licensing models (on-premise, cloud, SaaS), pricing comparisons, benchmarking, and interpreting financial data for strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to lead high-level negotiations with suppliers, with a strong understanding of IT procurement and vendor dynamics.
• Proficiency in standard business applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, collaboration tools) and working knowledge of IT systems and services.
• Self-motivated and independent, with a history of challenging the status quo and driving innovative approaches to sourcing and procurement.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sourcing & Procurement Activities: Manage sourcing processes across IT categories-including software, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hardware, and professional services-through RFPs, RFIs, and direct negotiations.
• Vendor Evaluation & Negotiation: Develop evaluation models, lead complex vendor negotiations, and analyze licensing models (on-premise, subscription, hosted, and cloud) to secure enterprise-wide agreements that maximize value.
• Contract Management & Compliance: Support contract reviews including SLAs, SOWs, and pricing terms. Implement processes that improve adoption, ensure compliance, and reduce contractual risk across locations.
• Strategy & Cost Optimization: Develop and execute sourcing strategies, benchmark vendor performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence stakeholders to implement efficiency improvements.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Collaboration: Build strong relationships across business units, IT, finance, compliance, and legal. Collaborate with internal and external partners to align sourcing with business needs and service excellence.
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices: Stay current on IT procurement trends, technologies, and policy updates. Apply new knowledge to improve processes, share insights with the team, and support special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees