Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Smithfield Support Services Corp; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing across categories, execute RFx processes, analyze data, and generate spend reports to guide procurement decisions.

You will partner with category managers to drive cost savings, perform market research, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 5% is required; relocation package available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years in sourcing or procurement.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel/Power BI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills to resolve sourcing challenges.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Collects technical and commercial specifications, benchmarks suppliers, and supports RFx.
• Inform current suppliers about bids and manage RFx participation.
• Draft RFx requirements, define SOW, and complete cost/decision documents.
• Analyze post-bid data and provide recommendations; arrange demonstrations.
• Create spend reports by sourcing category for senior leadership.
• Provide monthly/weekly market cost reports for specific categories.
• Validate quarterly rebates via SAP data.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to identify best-in-class processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will support sourcing efforts across various categories of goods and services. You will assist with RFx processes, analyze data, evaluate bids, and generate spend reports to inform procurement decisions. You’ll partner with category managers to drive cost savings, conduct market research, and contribute to process improvements that enhance overall sourcing strategy and execution.

What You'll Do

• Data Collection: Collects technical specifications and commercial specifications, including buyer info, bid item, volume, supplier management, pricing. Benchmark suppliers in RFx efforts. Partner to identify Decision Matrix criterion and provide relevant data and recommendations back to internal category management team.
• Supplier Research & Outreach: Informs current suppliers about upcoming bids. Starts supplier outreach; submits list of potentially interested new suppliers and RFx for approval; manages the signoff list of potential suppliers for participation and RFx; Sends RFx request to targeted suppliers.
• RFx (x=Information/Proposal and Quote) Process: Supports or Leads RFx activity. Draft and clarify requirements with stakeholders. Define and document statement of work or goods. Create quantitative Decision Matrix. Finalizes RFx (RFx document, Cost Breakdown document, Decision Matrix, Bid Parameters, etc.)
• Post-bid Analysis: Collects post-bid data, analyze, and provide recommendation. Set up demonstrations as required per need of evaluation.
• Spend Reporting: Creates and generates detailed spend reports by sourcing category to be published to senior leadership.
• General Market Analysis: Provides monthly/weekly input cost market reports pertaining to specific category.
• Rebate Reconciliation/Pricing Updates: Validates and reconciles quarterly rebate amounts via SAP data.
• Competitive Benchmarking: Identify Best in Class process for analysis.

What We're Seeking

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Power BI.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey data-driven insights clearly and effectively.
• Problem Solving: Proven analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills to resolve complex sourcing challenges.
• Collaboration & Independence: Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Professionalism: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented with a commitment to fostering strong working relationships and a positive work culture.
• Travel: Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.

Other Skills that Make You Stand Out

• Sourcing experience, preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at 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.

Relocation Package Available

No 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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. “Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.