Corporate Purchasing Manager

Smithfield - Salt Lake City, UT

Part-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Corporate Purchasing Manager at Smithfield is responsible for overseeing the procurement of packaging and ingredients, managing the supply base for both direct and indirect purchases, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices. This role focuses on maintaining quality, on-time delivery, and effective inventory control while monitoring pricing trends and implementing purchasing policies.

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 which result in tactical implementation of Sourcing awards/cost savings.
• 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 and 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, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certified or APICS certification, preferred.
• Capability to synthesize data from multiple resources to build actionable recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving, works well under pressure.
• Ability to negotiate, required.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification
• APICS certification

Benefits

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