Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield Foods•Sioux Falls, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for key categories. This leadership role involves driving supplier relationship development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization initiatives. The manager will oversee a team and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, supply assurance, and alignment with internal business goals, ultimately enhancing sourcing performance, supplier service levels, and long-term value creation for Smithfield’s procurement operations.

Requirements

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.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, or project leadership.
Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing techniques such as value stream management, lean concepts, and contract negotiation to drive cost savings and supplier performance.
Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts, with a strong understanding of sourcing frameworks and vendor engagement models.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

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.
SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP management frameworks.
Apply advanced negotiation principles to secure favorable terms, maximize leverage, and manage complex, business-critical supplier agreements.
Define and oversee cost-saving targets; conduct spend analysis and lead execution of competitive RFI/RFP events and supplier negotiations.
Identify sourcing value levers and drive continuous improvement in vendor service levels, technology adoption, and business alignment.
Partner with internal business leaders to understand needs, identify consolidation opportunities, and leverage purchasing power across operations.
Work closely with corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to reduce material costs and ensure consistent quality and supply.
Conduct regular evaluations of packaging vendors to ensure ongoing improvements in cost, service, and standardization.
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.