Senior Manager Supply Chain
Strategic Dining Services is looking for a Senior Manager Supply Chain for a hybrid role, with preference for Charlotte, NC. The salary range is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00. The position focuses on leading supplier and client relationship management to deliver financial, operational, and strategic value. The role involves strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive business growth and operational excellence in a contracted foodservice environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :
- Leading sourcing and negotiation activities across assigned categories to meet organizational objectives for cost, quality, and service.
- Managing manufacturer, distributor, and supplier relationships to drive performance improvements and achieve financial goals.
- Developing and administering supplier evaluation and development plans.
- Monitoring commodity and ingredient markets to ensure price competitiveness and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborating with suppliers to identify shared value initiatives and innovation opportunities.
- Overseeing program implementation and adoption for new products, suppliers, and categories.
- Coordinating supplier onboarding, price file accuracy, and master data management.
- Ensuring completeness, accuracy, and availability of managed order guides through the DSSI platform.
Account & Client Relationship Management includes :
Serving as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.Partnering with Operations, Culinary, and Finance teams to support client program rollouts, menu innovation, and purchasing optimization.Leading business reviews and communicating program changes, performance results, and improvement initiatives.Managing purchasing KPIs and compliance metrics.Providing reporting, insights, and training to client and sector stakeholders.Escalating and resolving supplier or client issues.Strategic Development includes :
Supporting long-term category strategies.Developing communication plans and dashboards for category performance and compliance tracking.Collaborating cross-functionally to design and execute initiatives.Identifying continuous improvement opportunities.Qualifications include :
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.Minimum 57 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, or category management.Experience in contracted foodservice or hospitality supply chain preferred.Strong negotiation and relationship management skills at all organizational levels.Excellent analytical and project management abilities with high attention to detail.Skilled communicator and presenter with demonstrated ability to influence decisions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of e-procurement or supply chain data systems a plus.Key Performance Indicators include :
Achievement of financial targets related to category savings, compliance, and rebate performance.Client satisfaction through proactive relationship management.Timely execution of procurement programs and supplier initiatives.Data accuracy and reporting timeliness for managed accounts.Working Conditions include :
Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.Regular travel to supplier, client, and distribution partner locations (1025%).Strategic Dining is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Associates at Strategic Dining are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
Strategic Dining maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID : 1481412