Contracts Administrator

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Smithfield, VA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Food
The Role
The Contracts Administrator manages the lifecycle of company contracts, supporting legal and sourcing teams while ensuring compliance and efficiency in processes.
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THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
The position summary states the general nature and purpose of The Contracts Administrator supports Smithfield’s Legal and Strategic Sourcing teams by managing the full lifecycle of company contracts with precision, organization, and strategic focus. You will serve as the central coordinator for contract intake, review, routing, execution, and maintenance, ensuring all documents adhere to company policy and remain accurate, compliant, and easily accessible. In this role, you will partner closely with attorneys, sourcing professionals, and internal stakeholders to streamline workflows, maintain contract records, support negotiations, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce risk across the enterprise. he job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
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.
  • Contract Portfolio Management: Support Strategic Sourcing and Legal in managing a portfolio of contracts with third-party suppliers and service providers, ensuring organized tracking, execution, and lifecycle oversight.
  • Terminations & Renewals: Partner with business stakeholders to proactively manage upcoming contract expirations, terminations, and renewals.
  • Supplier Engagement: Assist the business in onboarding new suppliers and service providers by coordinating required documentation and process steps.
  • Legal Terms & Documentation: Facilitate the distribution of legal terms to suppliers and coordinate negotiation and execution of required agreements.
  • Quote & Statement of Work Review: Review quotes, SOWs, and related documents to ensure alignment with Smithfield requirements and contracting standards.
  • Supplier & Service Provider Coordination: Work directly with suppliers to ensure adherence to Smithfield requirements and resolve contracting-related questions or issues.
  • Insurance Compliance: Manage certificates of insurance for suppliers and service providers within the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Contract Intake & Approvals: Serve as the intake point for new contract requests and facilitate required reviews and approvals for capital project contracts.
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 or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, required.
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; establish trust and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, show initiative and effectively problem solve.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Excellent computer and technical skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Customer service mindset; demonstrated success working with business partners in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment to achieve results.
  • 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.
OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • Previous Contracts experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of contracts preferred.
  • General understanding of basic state and federal laws preferred
  • Experience using Serengeti and other legal software is a plus.
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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The Company
HQ: Smithfield, VA
6,582 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others.

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