Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies. This role involves driving supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and strategic sourcing expertise. You will work closely with teams to enhance sourcing performance and ensure quality and supply assurance. A relocation package is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Business or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management or project leadership.
• Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing techniques.
• Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing and vendor selection.
• Apply negotiation principles to secure favorable contract terms.
• Define and oversee cost-saving targets and conduct spend analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor service levels and technology adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to understand needs and leverage purchasing power.
• Work with corporate and plant teams to reduce costs and ensure quality.
• Conduct regular evaluations of packaging vendors.
• Provide leadership and employee development.

Skills

Strategic sourcing techniques

Leadership experience

Contract negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP experience

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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 the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you'll lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies for key categories. As part of the role, you will drive supplier relationship development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization initiatives. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a team and collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure quality, supply assurance, and alignment with internal business goals. Your efforts will enhance sourcing performance, supplier service levels, and long‑term value creation for Smithfield's procurement operations.

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.

• Lead End‑to‑End Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute procurement programs including sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP management frameworks.

• Negotiate High‑Impact Contracts: Apply advanced negotiation principles to secure favorable terms, maximize leverage, and manage complex, business‑critical supplier agreements.

• Drive Cost Reduction Initiatives: Define and oversee cost‑saving targets; conduct spend analysis and lead execution of competitive RFI/RFP events and supplier negotiations.

• Enhance Supplier Performance: Identify sourcing value levers and drive continuous improvement in vendor service levels, technology adoption, and business alignment.

• Build Strategic Relationships: Partner with internal business leaders to understand needs, identify consolidation opportunities, and leverage purchasing power across operations.

• Optimize Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with corporate, scheduling, operations, and plant teams to reduce material costs and ensure consistent quality and supply.

• Oversee Vendor Performance Reviews: Conduct regular evaluations of packaging vendors to ensure ongoing improvements in cost, service, and standardization.

• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by providing 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: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• Candidates with a Master's degree in Business, or related field from an accredited four‑year college or university and 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered qualified.

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development, or project leadership.

• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing techniques such as value stream management, lean concepts, and contract negotiation to drive cost savings and supplier performance.

• Contract & Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to read, write, and negotiate complex contracts, with a strong understanding of sourcing frameworks and vendor engagement models.

• Systems & Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and project management skills with the ability to work well in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments and communicate effectively at all levels.

• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor sites as needed.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred.

Relocation Package Available: Yes

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 veteran 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.