Strategic Corporate Buyer — Packaging & Ingredients

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Corporate Buyer to support procurement of packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies for the Lunch Makers business. You will optimize cost, quality, and service while coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The role involves activities from supplier coordination and order execution to data stewardship in SAP and related systems, with emphasis on continuity of supply and cost optimization across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills with multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and sound business decisions for continuity.
• Willingness to travel up to ~40% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing and cross-functional teams to align purchasing with strategic goals.
• Manage day-to-day purchasing needs for product lines across facilities; liaise with plants and suppliers.
• Monitor material availability, quality, and delivery; track orders and update stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

DSP

MRP

Packaging systems

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking an Associate Corporate Buyer to support procurement of packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies for the Lunch Makers business. You will optimize cost, quality, and service while coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The role involves activities from supplier coordination and order execution to data stewardship in SAP and related systems, with emphasis on continuity of supply and cost optimization across the supply chain.