Senior Sourcing Manager

1w1 week ago

Compass Group

Charlotte, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $145,000

About this role

Foodbuy is the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, the world's largest contract food and support services provider. The primary duty is to support the development and execution of sourcing category strategies to maximize value and partner with business stakeholders. This role executes the end-to-end sourcing process, including category strategies, spend analysis, RFx processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.

Daily responsibilities involve leading negotiations for large-scale volume purchase agreements, running RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and evaluating supplier financial stability. Perform business analysis focused on total cost of ownership and continuously seek cost savings opportunities. Maintain accurate records in contract management systems and sourcing tools while providing insights from market conditions and trends.

Work in an open and modern environment that promotes flexibility, collaboration, and an open-door policy. Follow the People FIRST value system emphasizing Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability, and Transparency. Partner with cross-functional teams and Category Development experts to develop requirements and deliver solutions for Hospitality, Healthcare, and other industries.

Join a constantly growing company that encourages innovation, debate, and game changers. Build career growth alongside the organization in a supportive culture caring for associates, clients, and community. Gain advanced knowledge across multiple product categories while strategizing proactively with stakeholders.

Requirements

Sourcing and vendor management experience operating at all organizational levels
Ability to execute end-to-end sourcing processes including RFx, negotiation, and supplier management
Knowledge of market conditions and trends to provide strategic insights
Experience in spend and market analysis for category strategies
Project management skills for sourcing initiatives from planning to implementation
Proficiency in contract management systems and sourcing tools
Cross-functional collaboration to develop supplier requirements
Strategic focus on total cost of ownership and cost savings opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements
Demonstrate project management expertise to carry projects from strategic planning through implementation
Partner with Category Development subject matter experts across multiple product categories
Proactively strategize with business stakeholders to understand organizational needs and deliver solutions
Lead and participate on cross-functional teams to develop supplier requirements
Research and develop sources of supply; manage RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes
Evaluate financial stability of potential suppliers
Perform business analysis with strategic focus on total cost of ownership and seek cost savings

Benefits

Strong benefits and PTO offerings
Flexible work environment including hybrid arrangement
Collaborative open door environment
People FIRST value system: Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability, Transparency
Career growth opportunities in a constantly expanding company