Strategic Sourcing Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
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're an $18
billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide.
We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and
grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
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 benefit available to full and part time Smithfield
team members on their first day of employment.Open to moving? We
will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!In
addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional
development, and tuition assistance.The Strategic Sourcing Manager
is responsible for the strategic sourcing of indirect spend
categories for Smithfield Foods. This role will partner with cross
functional stakeholders and suppliers to develop category
strategies that deliver value for money, ensure supply chain
continuity, measurable cost efficiencies, innovation and world
class sourcing support to the organization. This role will leverage
procurement expertise, risk management and relationship management
skills. Core ResponsibilitiesUtilizes strategic sourcing
methodology to develop category strategies, source, negotiate
contracts and manage suppliers to deliver total cost of ownership
(TCO) models, ensure speed to market, value creation and risk
mitigation. Intimately understands the category markets and cost
drivers.Collaborate with other Smithfield stakeholders and
departments to create synergies to drive optimal value to the
organization.Proactively works with suppliers to ensure the
delivery of continuous improvement and technology which ultimately
leads to a competitive advantage for Smithfield.Serves as the
primary point of contact for cross-functional partners across the
various types of Corporate Services and Professional Services
(Human Resources, Marketing, Travel, Sustainability, Facilities,
Temporary Labor, etc.)Work closely with operations and tactical
purchasing teams to identify cost reduction programs.Manage cost
model strategies currently in place with key suppliers.Lead cross
functional teams through a sourcing and project management process
to support supply management and operations objectives.Establish
and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders to
identify new opportunities for cost savings and execution of
long-term sourcing strategies focused measurable goals focused and
continuous improvement.The 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 from an
accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant
experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience,
required.2+ years of demonstrated experience in team
management/development or project leadership is
required.Experienced in contract negotiation, including development
of negotiating plans and strategies across a broad range of
Corporate Services, required.Progressive experience utilizing
strategic sourcing methodology, required.Strong influencer,
experience in acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or
mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and
projects, required.Certified Professional in Supply Management
(CPSM) or equivalent experience preferred.Project Management
Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience preferred.Experience
with eSourcing tools.Excellent PC skills: MS Office (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint), SAP.Ability to demonstrate proven results.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.Strong communication skills, verbal and written.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.Must
be willing to travel a minimum of 10%Supervisory
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for supervision of Strategic Sourcing
Analysts.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.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.Salary Range$85,500.00 -
$128,625.00
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