Associate Raw Material Buyer

Smithfield Foods
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United States, Virginia, Smithfield
Apr 09, 2025
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! Your Opportunity The Business Management and Procurement team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. The Associate Raw Material Buyer purchases and schedules raw materials to be delivered to all plants in quantities and quality levels which meet the needs of the receiving facilities. This position is responsible for resolving and documenting all raw material claims. Core Responsibilities Purchases all raw materials from approved suppliers needed to produce the company's products in quantity and quality levels necessary to satisfy market demands. Reviews current raw material vendor base and investigates alternative suppliers to ensure the least possible cost to all Smithfield plant facilities. Works with external suppliers to ensure raw materials are delivered on time and in sufficient quantities to maximize producing plant production schedules. Assists Senior Buyers with PO entry, complaint entry, truck tracking, and report generation. The above 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. Qualifications 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 a regionally accredited four-year college or university, required. Strong knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Prior SAP experience, preferred. 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. Relocation Package Available No Eligible for Company Vehicle 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.