Associate Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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Your Opportunity

The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery.

The Associate Strategic Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for assisting with developing and conducting sourcing projects including but not limited to; RFP data management, Data 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 : Assists, 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 : Assists with identifying Best in Class process for analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Sourcing experience, preferred.

Demonstrated experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Project.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Proven problem solving and decision-making skills, analytical and interpersonal skills.

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.

Relocation Package Available

No

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.