Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Remote Opportunity) Job at Smithfield Foods
Job Locations: US-VA-Smithfield US-VA-Suffolk US-IL-Lisle Your Opportunity:
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About Smithfield Foods:
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for developing and conducting sourcing projects for goods and services including but not limited to; RFx data management, Data Analysis, Spend Reporting, Market Analysis, Bid Analysis and supporting the category management team in day-to-day tasks.
Core Responsibilities:- Data Collection: Collects technical specifications and commercial specifications, including buyer info, bid item, volume, supplier management, pricing. Benchmark suppliers in RFx efforts. Partner to identify Decision Matrix criterion and provide relevant data and recommendations back to internal category management team.
- Supplier Research & Outreach: Informs current suppliers about upcoming bids (e.g., e-mail letter and/or direct contact). Starts supplier outreach (both current and new suppliers); submits list of potentially interested new suppliers and RFx for approval; manages the signoff list of potential suppliers for participation and RFx; Sends RFx request to targeted suppliers.
- RFx (x=Information/Proposal and Quote) Process: Supports or Leads RFx activity. Draft and clarify requirements with stakeholders. Define and document statement of work or goods. Create quantitative Decision Matrix. Finalizes RFx (RFx document, Cost Breakdown document, Decision Matrix, Bid Parameters, etc.)
- Post-bid Analysis: Collects post-bid data, analyze, and provide recommendation. Set up demonstrations as required per need of evaluation.
- Spend Reporting: Creates and generates detailed spend reports by sourcing category to be published to senior leadership
- General Market Analysis: Provides monthly/weekly input cost market reports pertaining to specific category
- Rebate Reconciliation/Pricing Updates: Validates and reconciles quarterly rebate amounts via SAP data
- Competitive Benchmarking: Identify Best in Class process for analysis.
The above 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.
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.
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Sourcing experience, preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel and Power BI.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
- Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
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About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. 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. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA 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.
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