Sodexo has a current opening for a Manager, Supply Management. This is a virtual position; candidates should reside in the Eastern or Central time zones.

The Manager, Supply Management, is responsible for the development and execution of national prepared foods strategies and contracts. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, financial acumen, negotiation skills, as well as the ability to analyze data. This position will interface with all levels within the organization. The successful candidate should have a supply management background, an understanding of logistics and good technical skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Budgeting and forecasting of category supply chain revenue, analysis of spend to identify opportunities within non-contracted areas and ensuring a strategic sourcing process is followed.
• 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 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 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts 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.
• Advanced skill level with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Power BI

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. 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 programs.

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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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

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