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Aramark - Rockville, MD
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Rockville, MD
Food Services and Drinking Places
About the position
The Regional Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for overseeing contracting activities, managing suppliers and distributors, and conducting supply chain initiatives within the Midwest region. This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, effective partner relationship management, and the ability to prioritize multiple objectives while working independently in a field environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead Business Ownership activity for their portfolio of contracts.
- Manage suppliers for negotiated contracts that service customers within geography.
- Advise on local purchasing practices and advocate to integrate them into Avendra's approach.
- Responsible for assigned master food distribution program compliance.
- Plan and complete contract plans with Regional Director oversight, drafting and gaining approval for all contracting strategies.
- Utilize a deep understanding of relevant supply markets including distribution channels, cost structures, and trends.
- Conduct sourcing events involving local customers to establish impactful offerings.
- Conduct supplier negotiation and pricing strategy development efforts for assigned supplier agreements with Regional Director support.
- Maintain awareness of contracting status and update leadership regularly.
- Act as the sourcing technical expert in client meetings, demonstrating product/service technical knowledge.
- Respond to contract ownership issues within the region.
Requirements
- Strong technical sourcing knowledge and excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong project management capabilities.
- Strong analytical thinking leading to objective, fact-based decision making.
- Ability to develop contracts that meet clients' business needs.
- Ability to build strong relationships with all levels within Avendra, Clients, and Suppliers.
