Strategic Sourcing Manager -Rooms Amenities

Aramark•Rockville, MD

2d•$88,500 - $110,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support Rooms Amenities. This position is responsible for managing supplier relationships & contracts and supporting customer programs. Leveraging best practices and in accordance with company standards, the Manager will actively plan and then execute initiatives that result in successful contracts that satisfy customer needs and generate value and/or cost savings. This may also require good business judgment to adjust the process in order to deliver a successful contract in an efficient manner. The Manager will collaborate with the larger Rooms Amenities team to support the overall category strategy, and will oversee a selection of contracts as assigned for which s/he will ensure the supplier meets their contractual commitments, that customers’ needs are being met, and ensure that suppliers and contracts remain competitive with market changes. The Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders to successful implementation of contracts and new products that support category growth and Avendra’s customers. Additionally, the Manager may interact directly with customers, including senior leadership positions, on high visibility projects, which will require a strong customer service mindset and ability to develop a relationship as a “trusted consultant”.

Requirements

BS/BA is required
Strong data analysis capabilities. Must have prior experience performing in-depth analysis, interpreting data, and converting findings into actionable steps
Strong technical sourcing process and contracting knowledge
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills, and ability to independently contribute to team goals
Strong attention to detail and process orientation
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including pivot tables, data modeling, contract redlining, and presentation creation
5-10 years of experience in business management (operational or management consulting) with an understanding of procurement, contracting, supply chain optimization and/or category management.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the amenities/personal care product category and/or strategic sourcing preferred

Responsibilities

Lead supplier negotiation and pricing strategy development efforts for supplier agreements.
Collect, organize, and analyze purchasing data to identify areas of opportunities and measure contract and program successes, and then summarize findings and recommended actions for variety of stakeholders
Thoughtfully plan sourcing initiatives as assigned and in accordance with industry best practices and company standards
Manages annual plan by creating realistic timelines, meeting milestones, and communicating initiative status updates
Build and maintain supplier relationships; hold suppliers accountable to deliver contractual commitments while driving program growth
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders on sourcing activities and projects
Implement all aspects of client development teams for initiatives, i.e., identify the correct participants, solicit input at the appropriate times, run meetings, etc.
Manage assigned portfolio of contracts and suppliers to ensure information is consistently up to date
Lead presentations to internal and external teams and suppliers
Strong focus on delivering product savings, category growth, and enhancing overall enterprise value