Corporate Purchasing Manager

Smithfield Foods - Springdale, OH

Part-time - Mid Level

Springdale, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

This position at Smithfield Foods is responsible for managing the purchasing of packaging and ingredients, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and timely delivery. The role involves data collection for RFQs/RFPs, vendor management, and inventory control, with a focus on achieving cost savings and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Data collection for Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Direct and influence multi-functional departments to mutually agree on cost savings projects.
• Recommendations on vendor managed inventory levels.
• Assessment of aging materials and obsolete material review and disposition.
• Evaluate and approve vendors/materials to support new product innovation.
• Responsible for key performance indicators.
• Responsible for value and supply chain improvements, including presentation of all revenue enhancement ideas.
• New item set up and system management.
• Pricing & contract management in coordination with Strategic Sourcing contracts.
• Implementation and enforcement of Purchasing Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Capability to synthesize data from multiple resources to build actionable recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, works well under pressure.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Ability to communicate and present information clearly and effectively with peers and executive leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certified or APICS certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus Earning Potential
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part time team members on their first day of employment.
• Relocation Assistance packages
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance