Senior Manager, Contract Utilization

Sodexo Careers•North Bethesda, MD

6d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Manager, Contract Utilization, to join our Distribution Team. In this role, you will be the key liaison between Sodexo and its prime distribution partners, ensuring contracted products are properly forecasted, stocked, and delivered across the U.S. You’ll use data-driven insights, strong supplier relationships, and supply chain expertise to maximize contract compliance and utilization. This is a remote position that can be based anywhere within the United States.

Requirements

Strong relationship management and communication skills
Proven experience in supply chain, distribution, or foodservice operations (especially with major distributors)
Technical skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables required)
Solid understanding of food product categories and contract management
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a remote, fast-paced environment
Strong customer service orientation with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
5 years Minimum Management Experience
3 years of distribution or procurement experience or experience in operations or operations support

Nice To Haves

Power BI or other data platforms a plus

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day relationships with prime distributors (Sysco, US Foods, Gordon, etc.) across multiple distribution centers
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of contracted products and monitor compliance at all levels
Support product forecasting and inventory management of proprietary SKUs in partnership with manufacturers and distributors
Maintain and manage national and regional product catalogs
Use tools such as Excel and Power BI to analyze distributor usage, identify opportunities, and report on contract utilization performance
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, culinary, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment
Identify opportunities for program participation, consolidation, and compliance improvement
Lead or contribute to annual projects focused on innovation, cost savings, or process optimization