Smithfield Foods
food
CorporatePurchasingManager
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“Corporate Purchasing Manager at Smithfield Foods. Skills: procurement, supplier relationships, cost efficiency, inventory control. Manage procurement of packaging, ingredients, and materials. Oversee supplier relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure competitive sourcing and cost-effective vendor selection; Drive accountability and continuous improvement within the supply base; Identify and present value-driven and supply chain improvement initiatives; Ensure accurate data, proper integration, and smooth procurement processes; Ensure compliance with negotiated terms and company policies; Ensure standardization, governance, and adherence to best practices
Industry & Context.
critical thinking; problem-solving abilities; synthesize data; develop actionable insights
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Minimum 2+ years of experience in team management, staff development, or project leadership with demonstrated success driving results, Ability to synthesize data from multiple resources to develop actionable insights and recommendations that support cost savings and supply chain improvements, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities, Proven negotiation experience to achieve favorable outcomes in pricing, contracts, and vendor relationships, Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to peers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders, Team-oriented approach with the ability to build working relationships, foster collaboration, and contribute to a positive work environment
Nice to Have
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certified or APICS certification
What You'll Do.
Manage procurement of packaging
Oversee supplier relationships
Ensure purchasing at lowest total cost
Maintain high standards for quality
and inventory control
Monitor market trends and evaluate pricing
Implement checks and balances to reduce errors
Support cost efficiency
Focus on on-time delivery and supplier performance
Maintain a reliable and competitive supply base
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Direct and influence multi-functional departments to align on cost savings projects; Support the tactical implementation of sourcing awards; Build working relationships; Foster collaboration; Contribute to a positive work environment; Present information clearly to peers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to present information clearly
Full Job Description
****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!** **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 **Corporate Purchasing Manager** at Smithfield Foods, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of packaging, ingredients, and other direct and indirect materials. In this role, you will oversee supplier relationships, ensure purchasing at the lowest total cost, and maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and inventory control. You will monitor market trends, evaluate pricing, and implement checks and balances to reduce errors and support cost efficiency. With a focus on on-time delivery and supplier performance, you will play a key role in maintaining a reliable and competitive supply base that supports Smithfield’s operational and strategic goals. **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._ * **RFQ & RFP Management:** Collect, analyze, and manage data for Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) to ensure competitive sourcing and cost-effective vendor selection. * **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Direct and influence multi-functional departments to align on cost savings projects and support the tactical implementation of sourcing awards. * **Inventory Oversight:** Recommend and manage vendor
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