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Smithfield Foods · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Buyer/Analyst

Smithfield, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer/Analyst will support sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and supplier performance, while managing RFP data and providing insights through market analysis. The role involves collaboration with category managers and optimizing procurement processes to align with business objectives.

Food and BeverageHospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Gather and Analyze Sourcing Data: Collect technical and commercial specifications (e.g., buyer info, bid items, volumes, pricing, supplier details) and validate supporting documentation for spend, cost reduction, cost improvement, and cost avoidance

Support Strategic Cost Initiatives: Validate 12-month value impacts for CR (Cost Reduction), CI (Cost Improvement), CA (Cost Avoidance), and working capital in coordination with Category Managers and suppliers

Deliver Reporting and Market Insights: Generate detailed spend reports by sourcing category for senior leadership, provide monthly/weekly input cost market updates, and reconcile rebate or signing bonus data via SAP

Drive Process Optimization: Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for processes, improve efficiency, and support defined benchmark reporting and inventory control analysis

Manage Training and Systems: Act as gatekeeper by conducting procurement and internal customer training, ensuring data integrity, and managing pricing and source lists

Engage in On-Site Collaboration: Travel to supplier and Smithfield production facilities to understand operations and support projects as needed per manager direction

Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Establish annual goals focused on CR, CI, CA, or working capital improvements in collaboration with your manager

Qualification

SAPBudgetingForecastingSourcing strategiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityCollaborative mindset

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

5+ years' relevant experience in purchasing resins, resin packaging, such as flexible or rigid, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel (Pivot tables, V-LOOKUP, etc.)

Experience with budgeting and forecasting models for the Resins category and developing formulated pricing models for suppliers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey insights and collaborate across teams

Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to work well in both team-oriented and independent environments

Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Preferred

Sourcing experience

Company

Smithfield Foods

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Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.

Founded in 1936

Smithfield, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

http://smithfieldfoods.com

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