Hog Procurement Business Manager

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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:

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As a Hog Procurement Business Manager at Smithfield, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective supply of livestock to meet plant needs. This position allows you to lead and coordinate a team dedicated to purchasing and receiving livestock, ensuring adherence to company policies and USDA regulations while maintaining humane handling practices. Working cross-functionally with the entire Smithfield hog procurement team, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize supply chains, improve purchasing strategies, and contribute to cost management, all within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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.

• Procurement Leadership & Budget Management: Leads procurement activities for the plant, ensuring alignment with budget plans for labor and facility costs. Provides leadership and development for buyers and plant procurement staff.

• Purchasing & Scheduling: Purchases and schedules high-quality market pigs using pricing tools and parameters set by procurement management. Utilizes technology to identify opportunities for producers to improve operations.

• Compliance & Regulatory Management: Ensures compliance with plant-specific and regulatory requirements, including USDA Packers and Stockyards Program and FSIS Humane Handling regulations. Actively participates in the preparation of contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements, ensuring obligations are met by both Smithfield and suppliers.

• Market & Supplier Relationship Management: Monitors market trends and hog supply dynamics within the plant’s supplier territory. Builds and maintains strong business relationships with suppliers, providing feedback and data insights from plant databases.

• Supplier Engagement & Data Management: Meets with suppliers to understand their needs, identify challenges and opportunities, and strengthen long-term relationships. Supports supplier databases with updated information, production knowledge, and competitor analysis.

• Team & Business Objectives: Ensures business objectives are met by buyers and the plant procurement team. Represents Smithfield at industry meetings, conventions, and supplier events to strengthen brand presence.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in animal science, agricultural business, agricultural economics, economics or business and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Truckers Quality Assurance-Advisor Training, preferred.

• Pork Quality Assurance-Certification or Advisor, preferred.

• Prior knowledge of the pork or food industry.

• USDA bondable.

• Must be able to travel 20% or more of the time.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Knowledge of accounting, inventory, manufacturing and ordering process.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Economic and math skills, and the ability to analyze information and data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong business and negotiating s