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Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager
Apply remote type Onsite locations Smithfield, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-10288
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. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Apply Now! THE VALUE YOULL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the
Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager , you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. Youll drive cost optimization, vendor performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing practices align with Smithfields enterprise objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, youll manage vendor negotiations, strategic partnerships, and contract lifecycles to deliver long-term value across the IT organization. WHAT YOULL 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 Sourcing Initiatives:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.
Manage High-Impact Negotiations:
Own and lead complex negotiations with top-tier IT vendors, focusing on pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.
Drive Supplier Performance & Compliance:
Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and mitigate risk.
Deliver Data-Driven Insights:
Use market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, track savings, and support continuous improvement.
Optimize Contract Lifecycle Management:
Support contract creation, renewals, and amendments while ensuring documentation aligns with sourcing best practices and risk management frameworks.
Leadership:
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
WHAT WERE 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:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Leadership & Team Development:
2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise:
Extensive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.
Negotiation & Contracting Skills:
Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and read/write contractual language that ensures value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
Analytical & Project Management Skills:
Strong critical thinking, spend analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Communication & Collaboration:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Industry Knowledge:
Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques including value stream mapping, lean concepts, and procurement optimization strategies.
Adaptability & Drive:
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment and continuously seek out process improvement opportunities.
Travel:
Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor locations as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: SAP experience strongly preferred.
Relocation Package AvailableYes
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. Similar Jobs (1)
Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager
remote type Onsite locations Smithfield, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
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 . Smithfields Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or universitythat is not a Guild learning partner. About Smithfield Foods
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 toend food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio ofhigh-quality iconic brands , such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others. Not finding the right fit?
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Apply remote type Onsite locations Smithfield, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-2025-10288
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. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.
Apply Now! THE VALUE YOULL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the
Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager , you will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. Youll drive cost optimization, vendor performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring sourcing practices align with Smithfields enterprise objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, youll manage vendor negotiations, strategic partnerships, and contract lifecycles to deliver long-term value across the IT organization. WHAT YOULL 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 Sourcing Initiatives:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across IT categories including software, hardware, cloud, and professional services to meet business needs and reduce total cost of ownership.
Manage High-Impact Negotiations:
Own and lead complex negotiations with top-tier IT vendors, focusing on pricing, service levels, licensing models, and long-term contract terms.
Drive Supplier Performance & Compliance:
Oversee vendor evaluations, enforce contract compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve supplier accountability and performance metrics.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
Work with IT, legal, finance, compliance, and business leaders to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and mitigate risk.
Deliver Data-Driven Insights:
Use market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, track savings, and support continuous improvement.
Optimize Contract Lifecycle Management:
Support contract creation, renewals, and amendments while ensuring documentation aligns with sourcing best practices and risk management frameworks.
Leadership:
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.
WHAT WERE 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:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Leadership & Team Development:
2+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role, including team management/development or project leadership. Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise:
Extensive experience utilizing strategic sourcing methodologies across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.
Negotiation & Contracting Skills:
Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations and read/write contractual language that ensures value, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
Analytical & Project Management Skills:
Strong critical thinking, spend analysis, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Communication & Collaboration:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Industry Knowledge:
Understanding of strategic sourcing techniques including value stream mapping, lean concepts, and procurement optimization strategies.
Adaptability & Drive:
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, results-driven environment and continuously seek out process improvement opportunities.
Travel:
Willingness to travel up to 25% to manufacturing plants and vendor locations as needed.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: SAP experience strongly preferred.
Relocation Package AvailableYes
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. Similar Jobs (1)
Senior IT Strategic Sourcing Manager
remote type Onsite locations Smithfield, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
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 . Smithfields Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High SchoolEquivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or universitythat is not a Guild learning partner. About Smithfield Foods
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 toend food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio ofhigh-quality iconic brands , such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others. Not finding the right fit?
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