Corporate Buyer

About the role

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Corporate Buyer, you will play a key role in facilitating the distribution of our products to customers and consumers. You will support various supply chain functions, including analyzing production metrics to align with market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, managing product transportation through Logistics, and contributing to Direct Store Delivery to ensure shelves are stocked. You will be responsible for purchasing packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies in accordance with established policies, while optimizing price, delivery, and terms to support operational efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Strategic Planning: Regularly attend Marketing meetings and provide input on business strategy.
• Make Informed Business Decisions: Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions that ensure operations are not adversely affected.
• Manage Product Line Needs: Oversee the day-to-day requirements of a product line used across multiple facilities.
• Control Redundant and Obsolete Materials: Monitor and follow up on excess and outdated materials to maintain inventory efficiency.
• Serve as SAP Gatekeeper: Act as the SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging, and provide facility support for SAP, DSP (Data Stewardship Platform), MRP (Material Requirement Planning), and Packaging inquiries.
• Maintain Product Playbooks: Manage and build Playbooks to reflect items purchased for the Lunch Maker product line.
• Collaborate on Product Development: Attend cross-functional meetings to assist Marketing and R&D in the development and implementation of new products or product changes.
• Facilitate Communication: Lead weekly calls, publish meeting recaps, and follow up on action items as needed.
• Analyze Inventory Performance: Prepare and analyze monthly inventory turn reports to support continuous improvement at plant locations.
• Manage Packaging Projects: Lead and coordinate projects related to all components of packaging and associated services.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communication Skills: Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP (Material Requirement Planning) systems, and general business software.
• Organizational Skills: Strong planning, organization, and execution abilities.
• Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated strength in negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Workplace Culture: Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and contributing to a positive work environment.

Skills

• C.P.M., A.P.P. or APICS certification preferred.

Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually.

Schedule

No specific schedule is provided in the job posting.