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Role Overview
Sodexo is currently seeking three (3) Senior Managers, Supply Management professionals. These roles are responsible for the management of purchasing categories, in one of the following: dairy, produce, or bakery.
The ideal candidates should possess a supply management background, negotiation skills along with the ability to understand financial information, data-based information systems, the ability to participate in a category review process, to communicate within all levels of the organization and an understanding of logistics.
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These are remote positions; candidates should reside in the Eastern or Central time zones.
What You'll Do
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and enhancement of managed category order guides in concert with category leads, culinary team and operational excellence teams.
- Participate in Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Pricing (RFP) events, including preparation of bids, evaluation of bid proposals, and pricing negotiations.
- Manage supplier relationships for order guide and category compliance to contracted offers in line with brands and segment selections.
- Co-manage supplier relationships through Business Reviews to ensure compliance with supply agreement terms and conditions and to strategize new opportunities that deliver value to the organization.
- Promote procurement programs that support Sodexo's corporate initiatives including Supplier Diversity and "Better Tomorrow" sustainability goals.
- Supports operational market segments with cost reduction strategies, implementation of supply chain programs and resolution of program challenges.
What We Offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts.
- 3 years ' experience with supply chain procurement contracts.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Understanding of contract terms, including but not limited to Insurance and Indemnification, termination clauses, audit provisions, and federal laws
- Working knowledge of RFI and RFP processes, and scope of work generation to ensure an accurate bid response from qualified bidding parties.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong supplier relationships that benefit the purchaser and the supplier.
- Expert skill level with Excel Spreadsheets, Word and PowerPoint
Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years