• Collects technical specifications and commercial specifications, including buyer info, bid item, volume, supplier management, pricing.
• Supporting Documentation to validate spend, cost reduction, cost improvement, cost avoidance.
• Validates all CR = Cost Reduction, CI = Cost Improvement (Process), CA = Cost Avoidance, and Working Capital. 12MO value for each of the above.
• Supports Category Manager to validate negotiation strategy.
• Coordinates with supplier when applicable to validate impact.
• Generates detailed spend reports by sourcing category to be published to senior leadership.
• Provides monthly/weekly input cost market reports pertaining to specific category
• Validates and reconciles quarterly rebate or signing bonus amounts via SAP data.
• Travels to supplier facilities as well as Smithfield production facilities to gain education on production processes.
• Creates and maintains up to date SOP and Work Instructions for DSP process.
• Price Management and Source Lists.
• Conducts training for Procurement and internal customers.
• Prime Gatekeeper, responsible for training and data integrity, DSP & SAP.
• Establish a minimum of 3 goals annually with manager for process improvements, CR, CI & CA, or working capital. IE: Creates efficiency for DPS process into SAP
• Report Defined benchmark and improvement opportunity
• Report inventory control data to procurement and plant (Turns, Life Cycle, Etc.)
• Supports projects when required per manager direction.

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 5+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Sourcing experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel.
• 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 10% 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.