Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago

Smithfield, Virginia, United States Smithfield Foods Full time

About the Opportunity

Smithfield Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Packaging to lead the development and implementation of progressive sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, supply assurance, and quality in the procurement of packaging materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize packaging material procurement.
  • Lead the development and management of supplier relationships to ensure high-quality products and services.
  • Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier evaluation to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Develop and manage contracts, negotiations, and vendor selection processes to ensure best-in-class terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate procurement strategies and processes with business plans and objectives.
  • Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, business adoption, and technology enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders to understand and support their vendor needs.
  • Ensure Smithfield leverages its buying power to reduce costs and ensure sustainable supply of quality materials.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management.
  • Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodology.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent PC skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • SAP experience is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to demonstrate proven results with contract reading, writing, and negotiation.
  • Experience with Strategic Sourcing Techniques such as managing value stream, lean concepts, contractual alternatives, and buying theories.
  • Strong project management skills in support of cross-functional team activities.
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Ability to work through complex, unstructured problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Provides leadership and direction to sourcing team.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield 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.

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