Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Corporate Services

Smithfield Support Services Corp. • Smithfield, VA

88d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
• Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance quality of life.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
• Apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.
• Education Reimbursement Program for furthering formal education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree