Unit DescriptionAre you seeking a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a difference?Sodexo is currently in search of a Senior Manager, Supply Management professional to join our team. This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing and category management of the protein category.The ideal candidate should possess a supply management background, strong negotiation skills, ability to manage an RFP process and communicate within all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in the protein category highly preferred.This is a remote position. Candidates can reside anywhere within the U.S.This position requires some travel.Key responsibilities include:
Continuous evaluation and improvement of procurement practices with expertise in sourcing for managed categories, budgeting and forecasting of supply chain revenue, analysis of spend to identify opportunities within non-contracted areas and ensuring a strategic sourcing process is fully implemented across all categories.
Lead Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Pricing (RFP) events, including preparation of bids, evaluation of bid proposals, and pricing negotiations.
Collaborate with leaders across all levels of organizations to identify opportunities for collaborative development of products and/or services that yield cost savings and revenue generation.
Negotiate Supplier Agreements that deliver value to market segments, including best price, service, quality and conditions, while also aligning to the organizational goals.
Manage supplier relationships through quarterly Business Reviews to ensure compliance with supply agreement terms and conditions and to strategize on new opportunities that deliver value to the organization.
Develop procurement programs that support Sodexo’s corporate initiatives including Supplier Diversity and “Better Tomorrow” sustainability goals.
Supports operational market segments with cost reduction strategies; unit openings and closings; implementation of supply chain programs and resolution of program challenges.
Candidates should possess the follow qualification:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts.
Strong negotiation skills
Experience with protein contracts
Significant, broad knowledge and technical expertise in the managed categories to achieve results.
Understanding of commodity and market indices that drive the cost basis in the manufacture of category products managed by the position.
Understanding of contract terms, including but not limited to Insurance and Indemnification, termination clauses, audit provisions, and federal law.
Significant knowledge of RFI and RFP processes, and detailed scope of work generation to ensure an accurate bid response from qualified bidding parties.
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong strategic supplier relationships that benefit the purchaser and the supplier
Intermediate/Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office suite
Power BI experience strongly desired
Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programsNot the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer positions that support a variety of career goals working in diverse business segments, including Corporate Headquarters, Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living, and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search today (http://bit.ly/SdxJobs) .Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.#LIRemoteWhat We OfferSodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 5 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 3 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.Location US-MD-NORTH BETHESDA | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MA-Boston | US-TX-Austin | US-MO-Kansas City | US-MD-Baltimore | US-AL-Birmingham | US-ID-Boise | US-MT-BozemanSystem ID 975267Category Purchasing & DistributionEmployment Status Full-TimePosted Range $63800 to $118030Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE STAFFRemote
Full-time