Senior Manager, Supply Management - Sodexo

Unit Description

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a difference?

Sodexo is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Management, to join our team. This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing process and management of purchasing contracts in Indirect & Professional Services. The ideal candidates should possess a supply management background, strong negotiation skills along with the ability to lead an RFP process and communicate within all levels of the organization.

This is a remote position. Candidates may reside anywhere with the United States. Eastern Time Zone preferred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Continuous evaluation and improvement of procurement practices with knowledge 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.
• Collaborate with the Supply Management team and with business leaders in the organization 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

Key Qualifications include:

• Indirect & Professional Services category experience (office supplies, digital signage, promotional products, armored car services, shipping, consulting, temporary labor, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts
• Significant, broad knowledge and technical expertise in the managed categories to achieve results. 
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to track negotiated cost savings value
• Knowledge and technical expertise in the managed categories to achieve results. 
• 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 highly 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 programs.

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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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 5 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.