Procurement Analyst - Transportation

Procurement Analyst Transportation

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.

The Procurement Analyst Transportation plays a critical role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing logistics spend across all modes of transportation, including truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and air. This position is responsible for deep-dive analytics on freight expenditures, assessing carrier performance metrics, and contributing to contract negotiation strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods throughout the supply chain.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Transportation Analysis: Analyze freight spend data to uncover trends, identify cost drivers, and generate actionable savings insights. Research market trends, fuel pricing, and regulations to inform cost-optimized sourcing strategies.
• Sourcing & Contract Management: Support transportation RFPs and bid events through data prep, evaluation, and award modeling. Assist in drafting contracts and tracking compliance to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with terms.
• Carrier & Rate Oversight: Monitor performance metrics like on-time delivery and claims, recommending corrective actions. Maintain rate databases and ensure accurate application of tariffs and accessorial charges.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with logistics, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement strategies align with broader business objectives and operational requirements.
• Reporting & Decision Support: Develop dashboards and analytical reports to support data-driven decision-making and communicate insights to leadership.

What We're Seeking:

• 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.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in procurement, transportation, or supply chain analytics
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong ability to interpret data, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
• Collaboration & Independence: Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel up to 5%
• Team-Oriented Attitude: Demonstrates approachability, respect, and the ability to foster strong team relationships.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out:

• Transportation Expertise: Knowledge of freight modes, Incoterms, and transportation regulations a plus
• TMS Platforms: Familiarity with TMS platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP TM, MercuryGate) and sourcing tools like Jaggaer

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.