Strategic Sourcing Manager

IPC is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager focus on Kitchen Equipment, responsible for supporting all critical aspects for SUBWAY® restaurants.

This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for Subway® Restaurants in the U.S and Canada.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution of strategies, programs, and policies for the category to meet short- and long-term operational requirements of the Brand
• Assist in providing sourcing execution, enhancing business opportunities with respect to procurement timeline, budget, quality, risk, etc.
• Enable supplier engagement by supporting RFI / RFP process, including bid and cost benefit analysis
• Support the execution of key contracts in alignment with sourcing strategies to create the best value for the products being sourced
• Manage the timely submission of pricing in accordance with the set pricing guidelines
• Analyze spend, industry information and other data to identify portfolio optimization opportunities
• Foster effective relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build alignment on strategic initiatives and projects
• Engage with key supply chain teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution and Logistics, to support organizational and Brand goals to maximize value and efficiency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and communicate results to a variety of audiences Strategic Sourcing Manager
• Proven success as an effective communicator throughout the organization and across multi-level personnel both internally and externally
• Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or effectively in a team

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five plus (5+) of experience in strategic sourcing / procurement required
• Proven track record of success in executing and supporting sourcing strategies
• Prior large organization management experience in the food services industry a plus
• Knowledge of variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.

and Business Intelligence

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