Senior Director, Procurement - Transportation & Warehousing at Smithfield Foods

Suffolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Category Expertise, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Supplier Management, Cost Optimization, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital Enablement, Leadership Development, Executive Communication, Negotiation Skills, Project Management, eSourcing Tools, SAP, Lean Concepts, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the Senior Director of Procurement for Transportation & Warehousing at Smithfield Foods, you will serve as a strategic enterprise leader overseeing procurement across all transportation, warehousing, and logistics categories. You will drive Smithfield’s end-to-end supply chain sourcing strategy—spanning Transportation, Warehousing, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Operational Supplies, and Pallets—to optimize total cost of ownership, strengthen supplier partnerships, and enhance operational performance. In this highly visible leadership role, you will define the long-term procurement vision, partner with senior business leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, and champion innovation and sustainability in supplier practices. You will lead a high-performing procurement organization, ensuring alignment with Smithfield’s business objectives, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement goals. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below 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. Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the enterprise sourcing strategy for Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics categories to support corporate objectives and drive long-term value creation. Enterprise Procurement Vision: Establish a unified vision for logistics procurement across all divisions, aligning business needs, financial performance, and sustainability initiatives. Category & Market Expertise: Serve as Smithfield’s enterprise expert on logistics, warehousing, and transportation procurement, leveraging market intelligence, cost modeling, and trend analysis to inform strategy and anticipate market shifts. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals and ensure seamless execution of supply chain priorities. Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management: Develop and oversee a robust supplier relationship management program focused on strategic partnerships, performance metrics, innovation, and continuous improvement. Cost Optimization & Risk Management: Identify and implement complex cost reduction initiatives, ensuring compliance with risk, quality, and governance standards while safeguarding business continuity. Innovation & Transformation: Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, integrating digital procurement tools, automation, and data-driven insights to enhance sourcing efficiency and transparency. Governance & Compliance: Ensure procurement policies, processes, and controls meet internal standards and external regulations, promoting ethical sourcing and audit readiness. Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: 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. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 12+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Leadership: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required. Strategic Procurement Leadership: Proven track record developing and executing enterprise-level sourcing strategies across transportation, warehousing, and logistics categories to deliver measurable cost savings, performance improvements, and supplier innovation. Category & Market Expertise: Deep understanding of logistics cost structures, carrier and warehouse network optimization, and 3PL/4PL partnership models, with the ability to anticipate and respond to market trends and disruptions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to build partnerships with executive leadership across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Commercial functions to align sourcing strategies with business and financial goals. Operational Excellence & Risk Management: Expertise in leading complex sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, and implementing governance frameworks that ensure quality, compliance, and business continuity. Innovation & Digital Enablement: Demonstrated experience driving procurement transformation through digital tools, analytics, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Leadership & Talent Development: Skilled in leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams; fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. Executive Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence and drive decisions at the executive level. Travel Requirement: Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time. OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent experience preferred. Experience with eSourcing tools. Excellent PC skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP. Ability to demonstrate proven results. Experience with “Strategic Sourcing Techniques” such as managing value stream, lean concepts, contractual alternatives, and buying theories. Strong project management skills in support of cross functional team activities. Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent experience preferred. Relocation Package Available Yes 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. 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, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

As the Senior Director of Procurement for Transportation & Warehousing, you will oversee procurement across all logistics categories and drive the end-to-end supply chain sourcing strategy. You will lead a high-performing procurement organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and championing innovation and sustainability in supplier practices.