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Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago

IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will support the development and execution of centralized sourcing, procurement, and vendor management processes for IT hardware, software, and services, serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Food and BeverageHospitality

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing processes across IT categories—including software, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, hardware, and professional services—through RFPs, RFIs, and direct negotiations

Develop evaluation models, lead complex vendor negotiations, and analyze licensing models (on-premise, subscription, hosted, and cloud) to secure enterprise-wide agreements that maximize value

Support contract reviews including SLAs, SOWs, and pricing terms

Implement processes that improve adoption, ensure compliance, and reduce contractual risk across locations

Develop and execute sourcing strategies, benchmark vendor performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and influence stakeholders to implement efficiency improvements

Build strong relationships across business units, IT, finance, compliance, and legal

Collaborate with internal and external partners to align sourcing with business needs and service excellence

Stay current on IT procurement trends, technologies, and policy updates

Apply new knowledge to improve processes, share insights with the team, and support special projects as needed

Qualification

IT procurementVendor managementSourcing strategiesNegotiation expertiseSoftware licensingFinancial acumenRelationship buildingTechnical proficiencyTeam managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience in IT procurement, sourcing, and/or vendor management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required

2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and thrive in a team environment across geographies and cultures

Extensive experience with software licensing models (on-premise, cloud, SaaS), pricing comparisons, benchmarking, and interpreting financial data for strategic decisions

Proven ability to lead high-level negotiations with suppliers, with a strong understanding of IT procurement and vendor dynamics

Proficiency in standard business applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, collaboration tools) and working knowledge of IT systems and services

Self-motivated and independent, with a history of challenging the status quo and driving innovative approaches to sourcing and procurement

Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with excellent written and verbal communication