Director of Supply Management – Bakery
Remote position . Preferred candidate residing in Eastern Time Zone.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage a team overseeing more than $1B in spend across the bakery category for Sodexo and Entegra PS.
- Develop and implement comprehensive, category‑specific strategic plans to leverage scale and maximize total supply chain value.
- Partner with Operating Segments, Culinary Solutions, and Global Supply Management teams to achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate with leaders across all organizational levels to identify opportunities for product and service innovation that deliver cost savings and revenue growth.
- Manage supplier relationships through quarterly business reviews, ensuring compliance with agreements and identifying new value‑driven opportunities.
- Support operational market segments with cost‑reduction strategies, unit openings and closings, supply chain program implementation, and issue resolution.
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs.401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.What You Bring
Proven experience in category planning and strategic sourcing.Strong financial acumen related to supply chain operations.Demonstrated leadership and management experience.Expertise in food procurement contracts and advanced negotiation skills with a track record of success.Broad technical knowledge of managed categories and ability to deliver measurable results.Advanced understanding of contract terms and compliance.Who We Are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
We Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
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Minimum Requirements
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr