Director, Strategic Sourcing - Capital & MRO

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 the Director, Strategic Sourcing, you will lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for high-impact direct materials. You will manage approximately $1 billion in spend across 300 vendors, guiding supplier selection, contract negotiations, and relationship development. You’ll oversee a team of direct and indirect reports, driving cost efficiencies, supply assurance, and quality through strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. Your leadership will ensure procurement strategies are fully integrated with company goals while continuously improving cost management, sourcing processes, and vendor performance. 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. Lead Strategic Procurement Initiatives: Develop and oversee procurement programs including purchasing, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and RFP processes with structured evaluation frameworks. Drive High-Stakes Negotiations: Apply expert negotiation strategies to secure favorable outcomes, maximize leverage, and manage complex, high-value agreements. Execute Cost Reduction Strategies: Establish and manage overall cost reduction goals and drive the execution of initiatives across direct material categories. Rick Management: Actively manage supply risks while ensuring procurement and regulatory policy compliance. Enhance Supplier Performance: Lead continuous improvement efforts in vendor service levels, adoption of new technologies, and overall alignment with business goals. Strengthen Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate with key business leaders to understand needs, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and leverage purchasing power across the enterprise. Optimize Supply Chain Costs: Partner with production schedulers, plant teams, and purchasing leads to reduce costs while maintaining supply continuity and material quality. Standardize Vendor Relationships: Review and optimize purchasing arrangements to consolidate SKUs and improve cost and service performance with the vendor community. Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: 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. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business, food science, packaging, agri-business, economics, engineering, supply chain or related discipline and 10 years’ relevant experience in a multiple facility organization; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Leadership Experience: 5 years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required. Strategic Sourcing Expertise: Progressive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodology and techniques such as value stream management, lean concepts, and contractual alternatives. Contract Management: Proven ability in contract reading, writing, negotiation, and execution with a track record of delivering results. Technical Proficiency: Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of Workday or other procurement tools is a plus. Project Management & Analysis: Strong project management skills to support cross-functional initiatives. Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. Communication & Collaboration: High-level written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Business & Supply Chain Acumen: Ability to navigate complex, unstructured problems. Must understand production planning and materials requirement planning (MRP). Work Environment & Travel: Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Up to 25% travel to manufacturing plants and vendor locations required. Cultural Fit: Demonstrated ability to be respectful, approachable, and supportive while fostering strong relationships and a positive work environment. OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: SAP experience is strongly preferred. Relocation Package Available Yes 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. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, 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. 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