Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield Foods
Virginia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 150,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Coaching","Critical thinking","Problem-solving","Communication"]

Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for key categories, owning end-to-end sourcing programs including RFP/RFI management, contract negotiation, and vendor selection. Drive cost reduction through spend analysis and competitive events, while improving supplier performance and service levels through continuous improvement and technology adoption. Oversee vendor performance reviews and collaborate across corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to ensure consistent quality and supply aligned with business goals.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
2 months ago

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Job Summary

Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for key categories, owning end-to-end sourcing programs including RFP/RFI management, contract negotiation, and vendor selection. Drive cost reduction through spend analysis and competitive events, while improving supplier performance and service levels through continuous improvement and technology adoption. Oversee vendor performance reviews and collaborate across corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to ensure consistent quality and supply aligned with business goals.
Location: Virginia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP management frameworks.
  • •Negotiate high-impact contracts and manage complex, business-critical supplier agreements.
  • •Define and oversee cost-saving targets using spend analysis and lead competitive RFI/RFP events and supplier negotiations.
  • •Drive supplier performance improvements by identifying sourcing value levers and continuous vendor service-level improvements.
  • •Oversee vendor performance reviews and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent quality, supply assurance, and alignment with business goals.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

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

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience).
  • •2+ years of demonstrated team management/development or project leadership experience.
  • •Progressive strategic sourcing experience using value stream management, lean concepts, and contract negotiation.
  • •Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts using sourcing frameworks and vendor engagement models.
  • •Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience:8+ yearsProcurementStrategic sourcing
Education:Bachelor's in Business (or related field)
Skills:LeadershipCoachingCritical thinkingProblem-solvingCommunication
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointSAP

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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