Raw Materials Manager

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

The Raw Material Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of purchasing and scheduling raw materials to be delivered to all plants in quantities and quality levels that meet the needs of the facilities. Analyzes market changes and trends brought forth by the Raw Material Buyer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ year’s related experience; equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
• Strong knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good planning, organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior SAP experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the purchasing process of all raw materials from approved suppliers needed to produce the company’s products in quantity and quality levels necessary to satisfy marketing demands.
• Reviews current raw material vendor base and investigates alternative suppliers to ensure the least possible cost to all Smithfield plant facilities.
• Works with both internal and external suppliers to ensure raw materials are delivered on time and in sufficient quantities to maximize plant production schedules.
• Handles all direct negotiations with suppliers regarding any raw material claims.
• Responsible for resolving and documenting all raw material claims.
• Evaluates existing and future raw material market conditions and reports opportunities for speculative purchases to those in a position of decision-making authority.
• Acts as the SAP Gatekeeper for raw materials.
• Processes daily Market Wire- noon trades and full report after market is closed.
• Provides accounting with pricing to update SAP/cost system weekly.
• Is the industry information expert and works with Business Management teams to forecast purchase needs for future production years.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager