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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now Your OpportunityOur team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages: Competitive PayAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for creating our operating system part descriptions through catalogs and their experience. Facilitating this through workflow such as document request, current record reports compilations that require analytical skills and use of individual judgment. Maintains purchasing database as well as ensure vendor network in system is up to date. Updates SAP system pertaining to indirect and direct supply materials. Contacts customers, suppliers, or company employees outside the immediate work area on a regular basis. Initial focus will be on updating and correcting existing material descriptions within our operating system in SAP. ResponsibilitiesData Collection: Collects technical specifications and commercial specifications, including buyer information, volume, supplier management and pricing. Partner to identify Decision Matrix criterion and provide relevant data and recommendations back to internal category management team on required changes.Research and normalize questionable data per established rulesUtilize data governance tools, standards and processes to ensure a high level of master data quality.Run data quality monitoring and reporting to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Pricing Updates: Validates and reconciles quarterly/yearly/as needed via SAP dataPopulate required data and submit for SAP uploads through DSP (Data Stewardship Platform)Assist with Supply Discontinuance Request (SDR) loads for obsolete materialsGatekeeper of the Purchasing shared email box - SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging. Provide facility support for SAP, DSP (Data Stewardship Platform), MRP (Material Requirement Planning), and Packaging inquiries. Validate and audit uploadsAssist in Material Number requestsCleansing existing dataMaintains record keeping systems Direct and Indirect Supplies DataProject Management: schedules re-occurring meetings and collaborates with stakeholders to resolve discrepanciesFacilitates weekly calls, publishes meeting recaps, and follow-ups as needed.Travels to supplier facilities as well as Smithfield production facilities to gain education on production processes.Competitive Benchmarking: Identify Best in Class process for analyzing dataThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field and 2+ years' experience in analytical field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.MRO customer service or buying experience is a plusSourcing experience, preferred.Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, analytical and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.