Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Marketing

Smithfield Foods • 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 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, 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

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP management frameworks.
• Negotiate High-Impact Contracts: Apply advanced negotiation principles to secure favorable terms, maximize leverage, and manage complex, business-critical supplier agreements.
• Drive Cost Reduction Initiatives: Define and oversee cost-saving targets; conduct spend analysis and lead execution of competitive RFI/RFP events and supplier negotiations.
• Enhance Supplier Performance: Identify sourcing value levers and drive continuous improvement in vendor service levels, technology adoption, and business alignment.
• Build Strategic Relationships: Partner with internal business leaders to understand needs, identify consolidation opportunities, and leverage purchasing power across operations.
• Optimize Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to reduce material costs and ensure consistent quality and supply.
• Oversee Vendor Performance Reviews: Conduct regular evaluations of packaging vendors to ensure ongoing improvements in cost, service, and standardization.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by ay of employee development and coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees