Senior Manager, Area Support (Service Redesign)

Sodexo•Lakewood, CO

26d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Sodexo Campus Division Point Person - Senior Manager, Area Support (Service Redesign) for culinary supply chain operations. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence across campus dining programs, with a focus on food supply chain purchasing, product approvals, and supporting Sodexo’s culinary teams. If you have a strong culinary background and deep knowledge of purchasing and supply-led models, this is an opportunity to drive innovation and compliance while shaping the future of campus dining. Virtual role, with ~30-40% travel.

Requirements

Ability to manage complex vendor setups and ensure compliance with unique system requirements.
Strong culinary background and education, with expertise in specifications and appropriate substitutions.
Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills to work across culinary, marketing, and supply teams.
Proven experience in culinary operations and supply chain management within Sodexo or similar environments.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of the Sodexo Purchasing Model and the Sodexo Supply-Led Target Operating Model (TOM) preferred.
Knowledge of Sodexo’s Brand-Led Model, including Campus Brands, national brands, and internal culinary brands preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison for all culinary supply chain initiatives within the Sodexo Campus Division.
Manage product exception requests from campus units and executive chefs for Campus Dining programs.
Set up vendors in eBar for all external brands across segments, ensuring accurate synchronization with Market Connection.
Support supply initiatives, including snack and cold beverage strategies.
Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to curate menus and drive innovation.
Mobilize new business by setting up vendors for new accounts (15+ accounts annually).
Provide individual account support (approx. 20% of time) for vendor setup and product availability inquiries.
Drive vendor compliance, including regional-to-prime transitions and Project Phoenix, One Selection initiatives.
Support state-specific local sourcing programs (e.g., Vermont First, Maine Course, South Dakota State System).