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Procurement Analyst - Warehousing

Smithfield Foods
United States, Virginia, Suffolk
7021 Harbour View Boulevard (Show on map)
Aug 18, 2025

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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:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Procurement Analyst - Warehousing, you will support and optimize procurement activities for Smithfield's warehouse operations. You'll play a key role in sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective support for warehousing, cold storage, and distribution services.

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.

  • Drive Cost Savings: Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify savings and improve procurement efficiency across warehousing and third-party service providers.

  • Support Sourcing Operations: Source warehouse equipment, MRO supplies, cold storage solutions, and third-party logistics services to meet distribution needs.

  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with warehouse, logistics, and inventory teams to forecast demand and align procurement strategies.

  • Manage Vendor Relationships: Maintain supplier partnerships and assist in contract negotiations, RFQs, POs, and service-level agreements.

  • Monitor Inventory & Compliance: Track inventory levels, prepare procurement reports and KPIs, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

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: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

  • Procurement & Supply Chain Experience: Experience in procurement, supply chain, or warehouse operations with a focus on optimizing cost and efficiency.

  • Technical Proficiency: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and procurement tools.

  • Warehousing Knowledge: Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively across teams.

  • Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.

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