Regional Grain Procurement Manager & Strategy Lead

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Edenton NC is seeking a Business Manager for Grain Procurement to lead the day-to-day execution of the grain strategy across designated regions.

You will work with operations and sales to plan, source, and manage grain supplies while building strong producer and supplier relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of leadership experience, strong data-driven decision making, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of relevant leadership experience.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple resources to build actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grain elevators and managers in the designated region.
• Plan procurement initiatives and build achievable timelines.
• Maintain relationships with feed mill managers to meet key initiatives.
• Forecast supply and demand and monitor budgets and plans.
• Coordinate with grain merchandising and transportation teams to support shipments.
• Develop procurement reporting and translate data into actionable items.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Edenton NC is seeking a Business Manager for Grain Procurement to lead the day-to-day execution of the grain strategy across designated regions.

You will work with operations and sales to plan, source, and manage grain supplies while building strong producer and supplier relationships. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of leadership experience, strong data-driven decision making, and excellent communication skills.