Director, Supply Management

Sodexo Careers•North Bethesda, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is currently in search of a Director, Supply Management (Protein) to join our team. This role is responsible for the management of purchasing contracts in the protein category. The ideal candidate should possess a supply management background, negotiation skills along with the ability to understand financial statements, data-based information systems, the ability to participate in an RFP process, to communicate within all levels of the organization and an understanding of logistics. Protein experience is highly preferred. This is a remote position. Candidate may reside anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 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.
Expert skill level with Excel Spreadsheets, Word and PowerPoint.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor ’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in purchasing or related field

Nice To Haves

Protein experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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 on new opportunities that deliver value to the organization.
Achieve team goals and budgets while providing key support around identified KPI's and performance metrics.
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.
Internal cross collaboration with culinary to ensure proper items contracted and available for system usage.