Senior IT Sourcing Leader: Strategy, Negotiations & Savings

Smithfield Foods

Smithfield (VA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead IT category sourcing across software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. You will drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategy with enterprise goals. Travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor sites is required. Relocation package available.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Leadership in cross-functional initiatives.
Extensive strategic sourcing across IT categories.
Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
Proficiency with MS Office; Excel & PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies across software, hardware, cloud, and services.
Lead high-impact negotiations with top IT vendors.
Drive supplier performance, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with IT, legal, finance, and business leaders.
Provide data-driven insights and savings tracking.
Support contract lifecycle management.