Corporate Purchasing Manager

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Corporate Purchasing Manager to lead procurement of packaging, ingredients, and other direct and indirect materials. You will drive supplier relationships, ensure lowest total cost, and uphold quality and inventory accuracy.

This role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement and operations, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proven leadership in team management or project leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for cost savings.

Responsibilities

• RFQ & RFP management to ensure competitive sourcing and costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration to align on cost-saving projects.
• Inventory oversight and review of aging materials.
• Vendor and material evaluation to support new product innovation.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify value-driven supply chain initiatives and cost savings.
• Oversee new item setup and data integrity in systems.
• Manage pricing and contracts with Strategic Sourcing.
• Enforce Purchasing Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Leadership

SAP

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Vendor management

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

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

As a Corporate Purchasing Manager at Smithfield Foods, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of packaging, ingredients, and other direct and indirect materials. In this role, you will oversee supplier relationships, ensure purchasing at the lowest total cost, and maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and inventory control. You will monitor market trends, evaluate pricing, and implement checks and balances to reduce errors and support cost efficiency. With a focus on on-time delivery and supplier performance, you will play a key role in maintaining a reliable and competitive supply base that supports Smithfield's operational and strategic goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below 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.

• RFQ & RFP Management: Collect, analyze, and manage data for Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to ensure competitive sourcing and cost-effective vendor selection.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Direct and influence multi-functional departments to align on cost savings projects and support the tactical implementation of sourcing awards.
• Inventory Oversight: Recommend and manage vendor-controlled inventory levels while assessing aging and obsolete materials for review, disposition, and cost recovery.
• Vendor & Material Evaluation: Evaluate and approve vendors and materials to support new product innovation, ensuring compliance with quality, performance, and business requirements.
• Performance Management: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), driving accountability and continuous improvement within the supply base.
• Value & Supply Chain Improvement: Identify and present value-driven and supply chain improvement initiatives, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• System & Item Management: Oversee new item setup and system management to ensure accurate data, proper integration, and smooth procurement processes.
• Pricing & Contract Administration: Manage pricing and contracts in coordination with Strategic Sourcing, ensuring compliance with negotiated terms and company policies.
• Policy & Procedure Compliance: Implement and enforce Purchasing Policies and Procedures, ensuring standardization, governance, and adherence to best practices across procurement operations.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

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.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership: Minimum 2+ years of experience in team management, staff development, or project leadership with demonstrated success driving results.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to synthesize data from multiple resources to develop actionable insights and recommendations that support cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Problem-Solving & Resilience: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven negotiation experience to achieve favorable outcomes in pricing, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to peers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented approach with the ability to build strong working relationships, foster collaboration, and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certified or APICS certification, preferred.

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The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $120,000 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 AvailableYes

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.