Corporate MRO Buyer

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, VA is hiring a Corporate MRO Buyer to optimize purchasing of materials, equipment, and services within policy. The role focuses on price, delivery, and terms while supporting production planning in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include creating requisitions, evaluating suppliers, managing RFQ/RFPs, issuing purchase orders, tracking market trends, and coordinating with facilities. Up to 20% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems and Excel software.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase requisitions and optimize working capital.
• Evaluate existing suppliers and recommendations for new ones.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes and determine price/terms.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor progress / expedite as needed.
• Identify suppliers and issue RFQs; monitor market trends.
• Collaborate across facilities and participate in meetings.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Negotiation skills

Production planning

Strong communication

Planning & organization

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 2+ years experience

APICS/CPM/PPM certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Word / Internet

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, procure goods and services, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery. The Corporate MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. This position optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Creates purchase requisitions. Rationalizes inventory positions to optimize corporate working capital.
• Evaluates existing suppliers and makes recommendations on new suppliers.
• Assists in managing the RFQ and RFP process to determine commodity price and length of strategic agreements.
• Issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
• Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
• Monitors market trends and conditions.
• Participate in brainstorming across various facilities.
• May facilitate weekly calls, publishes meeting recaps, and follow-ups as needed.

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 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
• Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Excel software.
• P.M., A.P.P. or APICS certification.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must have a sold understanding of production planning within an MRP system.
• 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.
• 20% travel required

Salary Range

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO 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.

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.