Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for key spend categories, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver cost efficiency, innovation, and supply assurance.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Category strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for Smithfield Foods
Domain
Food production / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing methodology, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, cross-functional stakeholder management, project leadership, SAP proficiency
Preferred skills
CPSM certification, PMP certification, value stream management, lean principles
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Develop strategic sourcing plans and category strategies, negotiate contracts with suppliers, lead cross-functional collaboration to align sourcing with business needs, execute cost-saving initiatives, manage supplier performance and innovation, oversee sourcing projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership