Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Negotiation","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Stakeholder communication"]

Lead the development and execution of IT category sourcing strategies across software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. Own complex vendor negotiations to optimize costs, improve service levels, and mitigate risk. Oversee supplier performance and contract compliance while aligning sourcing decisions with enterprise objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and use benchmarking and spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and continuously improve sourcing outcomes.

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Smithfield Foods
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Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Job Summary

Lead the development and execution of IT category sourcing strategies across software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. Own complex vendor negotiations to optimize costs, improve service levels, and mitigate risk. Oversee supplier performance and contract compliance while aligning sourcing decisions with enterprise objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and use benchmarking and spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and continuously improve sourcing outcomes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.
  • •Lead complex negotiations with IT vendors across pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.
  • •Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.
  • •Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies and mitigate risk.
  • •Support contract lifecycle management, including creation, renewals, and amendments, using sourcing best practices and risk frameworks.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 150,000 annually
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination).
  • •2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership, and success managing cross-functional initiatives.
  • •Extensive experience applying strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories (software, hardware, cloud services, professional services).
  • •Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and manage contract language for value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
  • •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience:8+ yearsIT servicesEnterprise procurement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipNegotiationAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingStakeholder communication
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointSAP

Company Brief

Smithfield Foods
Produces pork and packaged meat products, operating integrated hog production, processing, and branded food businesses. It supplies retail, foodservice, and export markets across the United States and internationally.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Smithfield, United States
Founded: 1936
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