Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing position at Smithfield involves leading enterprise-wide procurement strategies for key categories, driving supplier relationship development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization initiatives. This role requires overseeing a team and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure quality, supply assurance, and alignment with internal business goals.

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: Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by example in employee development and coaching.

Requirements

• Education: 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.
• Candidates with a Master's degree in Business, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.
• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, or project leadership.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing techniques such as value stream management, lean concepts, and contract negotiation to drive cost savings and supplier performance.
• Contract & Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts, with a strong understanding of sourcing frameworks and vendor engagement models.
• Systems & Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical & Communication Skills: 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.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor sites as needed.

Qualifications

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Relocation package available.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.