Strategic MRO Buyer & Supplier Negotiator

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning training

Career development

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Corporate MRO Buyer within the Supply Chain team to optimize purchase decisions and supplier relations.

The role focuses on procurement, RFQ/RFP processes, and expediting purchase orders to ensure cost-effective supply of materials and services in a fast-paced environment. The position requires collaboration across facilities, strong negotiation abilities, and 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Creates purchase requisitions.
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• Rationalizes inventory positions to optimize corporate working capital.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Production planning

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Corporate MRO Buyer within the Supply Chain team to optimize purchase decisions and supplier relations.

The role focuses on procurement, RFQ/RFP processes, and expediting purchase orders to ensure cost-effective supply of materials and services in a fast-paced environment. The position requires collaboration across facilities, strong negotiation abilities, and 20% travel.