Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value creation across the company's spend categories. This role involves leading and executing sourcing initiatives, managing RFP data, and providing actionable insights through market, bid, and spend analysis. The analyst will collaborate closely with category managers and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize procurement processes, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey insights and collaborate across teams.
Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well in both team-oriented and independent environments.
Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Sourcing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather and Analyze Sourcing Data: Collect technical and commercial specifications (e.g., buyer info, bid items, volumes, pricing, supplier details) and validate supporting documentation for spend, cost reduction, cost improvement, and cost avoidance.
Support Strategic Cost Initiatives: Validate 12-month value impacts for CR (Cost Reduction), CI (Cost Improvement), CA (Cost Avoidance), and working capital in coordination with Category Managers and suppliers.
Deliver Reporting and Market Insights: Generate detailed spend reports by sourcing category for senior leadership, provide monthly/weekly input cost market updates, and reconcile rebate or signing bonus data via SAP.
Drive Process Optimization: Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for processes, improve efficiency, and support defined benchmark reporting and inventory control analysis.
Manage Training and Systems: Act as gatekeeper by conducting procurement and internal customer training, ensuring data integrity, and managing pricing and source lists.
Engage in On-Site Collaboration: Travel to supplier and Smithfield production facilities to understand operations and support projects as needed per manager direction.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Establish annual goals focused on CR, CI, CA, or working capital improvements in collaboration with your manager.