Strategic Sourcing Manager - Corporate Services (Hybrid)

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Corporate Services is responsible for the strategic sourcing of indirect spend for Smithfield Foods, which includes areas such as Human Resources, Marketing, Sustainability, Treasury, Temporary Labor, and other indirect spend categories specific to Smithfield. This role will partner with cross functional stakeholders and suppliers to develop category strategies that deliver value for money, ensure supply chain continuity, measurable cost efficiencies, innovation and world class sourcing support to the organization. This role will leverage procurement expertise, risk management and relationship management skills.

Salary Range

$85,500 - $127,050

Core Responsibilities

• Utilizes strategic sourcing methodology to develop category strategies, source, negotiate contracts and manage suppliers to deliver total cost of ownership (TCO) models, ensure speed to market, value creation and risk mitigation. Intimately understands the category markets and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with other Smithfield stakeholders and departments to create synergies to drive optimal value to the organization.
• Proactively works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of continuous improvement and technology which ultimately leads to a competitive advantage for Smithfield.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for cross-functional partners across the various types of Corporate Services and Professional Services.
• Manage cost model strategies currently in place with key suppliers.
• Lead cross functional teams through a sourcing and project management process to support supply management and operations objectives specific to Transportation and Warehousing initiatives
• Establish and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders to identify new opportunities for cost savings and execution of long-term sourcing strategies focused measurable goals focused and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and be a trusted advisor to the business for decision making.

The above 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.

Qualifications

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Experienced in contract negotiation, including development of negotiating plans and strategies across a broad range of Corporate Services, required.
• Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodology, required.
• Strong influencer, experience in acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects, required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with eSourcing tools.
• Excellent PC skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP.
• Ability to demonstrate proven results.
• Experience with “Strategic Sourcing Techniques” such as managing value stream, lean concepts, contractual alternatives, and buying theories.
• Strong project management skills in support of cross functional team activities.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of 20%.