Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to drive cost savings and supplier performance across spend categories. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage RFP data, and provide insights from market, bid, and spend analysis.

You'll collaborate with category managers, travel to supplier and production facilities up to 10% of the time, and help optimize procurement processes while aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years' relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in SAP & Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze sourcing data for spend, pricing, supplier details and documentation.
• Support strategic cost initiatives and validate value impacts (CR/CI/CA).
• Deliver detailed spend reports and market insights for senior leadership.
• Drive process optimization by creating SOPs and work instructions.
• Manage training and systems, ensuring data integrity and pricing source lists.
• Engage in on-site collaboration by traveling to supplier and Smithfield facilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with annual goals in CR, CI, CA, or working capital.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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.

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

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

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will support sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and value creation across Smithfield's spend categories. You'll lead and execute sourcing initiatives, manage RFP data, and provide actionable insights through market, bid, and spend analysis. Collaborating closely with category managers and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll help optimize procurement processes, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

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.

• Gather and Analyze Sourcing Data: Collect technical and commercial specifications (e.g., buyer info, bid items, volumes, pricing, supplier details) and validate supporting documentation for spend, cost reduction, cost improvement, and cost avoidance.

• Support Strategic Cost Initiatives: Validate 12-month value impacts for CR (Cost Reduction), CI (Cost Improvement), CA (Cost Avoidance), and working capital in coordination with Category Managers and suppliers.

• Deliver Reporting and Market Insights: Generate detailed spend reports by sourcing category for senior leadership, provide monthly/weekly input cost market updates, and reconcile rebate or signing bonus data via SAP.

• Drive Process Optimization: Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions for processes, improve efficiency, and support defined benchmark reporting and inventory control analysis.

• Manage Training and Systems: Act as gatekeeper by conducting procurement and internal customer training, ensuring data integrity, and managing pricing and source lists.

• Engage in On-Site Collaboration: Travel to supplier and Smithfield production facilities to understand operations and support projects as needed per manager direction.

• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Establish annual goals focused on CR, CI, CA, or working capital improvements in collaboration with your manager.

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' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• SAP & Microsoft Office Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey insights and collaborate across teams.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

• Team & Independent Work Ethic: Ability to work well in both team-oriented and independent environments.

• Travel Flexibility: Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Sourcing experience, preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $97,500 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.

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