Senior Manager, Purchasing

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, a leader in sustainable food production in the United States, seeks a Senior Manager of Purchasing to drive MRO data integrity and set procurement policy. You will oversee item descriptions, including PPE and operating supplies, and lead data accuracy initiatives across SAP systems.

You will shape processes, manage vendor relationships, and build cost-saving strategies while mentoring a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience in a multi-facility organization.
• 2+ years of leadership or project management experience.
• SAP experience and knowledge of production planning and MRP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MRO data integrity and master data collaboration.
• Partner with Master Data to deploy data standards.
• Work with Finance to extract SAP spend data and build dashboards.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Analytics to ensure systems support procurement policy compliance.
• Lead initiatives to enhance procurement processes, tools, and adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with business leaders to understand vendor needs and leverage purchasing power.
• Drive vendor rationalization and improve cost, service, and SKU consolidation.
• Lead and support cost saving initiatives impacting plant operations and purchasing performance.
• Drives a positive employee experience through leadership and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, food science, packaging, agri-business, economics, engineering, supply chain

Tools

SAP

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.

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

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

The Senior Manager of Purchasing leads our MRO Data Analytics team and serves as the key owner of all data integrity efforts related to maintenance, repair, and operational supply information within SAP. This role oversees the ongoing maintenance, updates, and quality assurance of item descriptions-including personal protective equipment, maintenance and repair materials, operating supplies, and other essential categories.

In addition to driving data accuracy, this leader helps shape and implement policies, procedures, and strategic objectives for the procurement of both inventory and noninventory items. The Senior Manager proactively identifies opportunities to enhance purchasing processes, strengthen cost management, and resolve operational challenges-ensuring efficient, reliable, and costeffective procurement across the organization.

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.

1. MRO Data Integrity & Master Data Collaboration

• Oversee MRO material data cleansing, updates, and alignment with Smithfield's MDM strategy.
• Partner with the Master Data team to define shared responsibilities and ensure consistent deployment of data standards.

2. Reporting, Analytics & Policy Compliance

• Work with Finance to extract detailed SAP spend data and build dashboards.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Analytics to ensure systems and reporting support procurement policy compliance.

3. Process, Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives that enhance procurement processes, tools, and business adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Develop strong relationships with business leaders to understand vendor needs and leverage purchasing power.
• Drive vendor rationalization efforts, strengthening supplier relationships and improving cost, service, and SKU consolidation.

5. Cost Savings & Plant Support

• Lead and support cost saving initiatives that impact plant operations and overall purchasing performance.

6. 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 and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, food science, packaging, agri-business, economics, engineering, supply chain or related discipline and 8+ years' relevant experience in a multiple facility organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Leadership Background:2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Technical & Systems Expertise:SAP experience required. Understanding of production planning and materials requirements planning (MRP).

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Ability to work through complex, unstructured problems. Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:Able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and organizational planning skills. Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships.
• Travel Requirements:Ability to travel up to 10% to manufacturing plants.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

Work Style & Environment Fit:

• Ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic environment
• Teamoriented approach with a focus on creating a positive work environment

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The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 - $182,500 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 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.