IT Procurement Analyst

IT Procurement Analyst

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.

As an IT Procurement Analyst, you will support the purchasing, analysis, and management of IT hardware, software, and services for Smithfield Foods. You'll play a key role in centralizing procurement processes, tracking IT assets, and ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, and vendor agreements. In this role, you'll analyze spend data, participate in project meetings, and assist in vendor negotiations to help drive cost savings and procurement efficiency. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and the Senior Manager of IT Contracts and Vendor Management to ensure optimal sourcing decisions and ongoing supplier performance.

What You'll Do :

• Procurement Execution & Support : Manage sourcing activities including creating purchase orders, maintaining procurement documents, and placing hardware and software orders for IT projects.
• Vendor Negotiation & Collaboration : Assist in negotiating vendor pricing, terms, and discounts while working collaboratively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve services and value.
• Supplier Evaluation & Selection : Evaluate vendor performance, conduct supplier analysis, support sourcing decisions, and provide recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Contract Management & Compliance : Oversee contract upkeep and renewals, implement processes to ensure contract adoption, and support compliance across departments.
• Process Improvement & Cost Analysis : Analyze procurement data and business processes to identify cost-saving opportunities and increase operational efficiency.
• Professional Development & Knowledge Sharing : Stay current on IT procurement best practices, tools, and technologies, and contribute to team development through ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

What We're Seeking :

Relocation Package Available : 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.