Sourcing Category Manager
1 day ago
Foodbuy, a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager to develop and manage sourcing category strategies that maximize value and partner with business stakeholders. This role requires deep sourcing and vendor management experience to operate at all levels of the organization, from strategic to tactical, providing insights based on market conditions and trends.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements.
- Develop and implement category strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships.
- Partner with Category Development subject matter experts to gain insights and advanced knowledge of products.
- Proactively strategize with business and other stakeholders to understand organizational needs.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop meaningful requirements and ensure quality responses from suppliers.
- Research and develop adequate sources of supply, leveraging supply market knowledge to drive best-in-class strategies.
- Evaluate the financial stability of potential suppliers and perform business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership.
- Provide fact-based recommendations to executive-level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.
- Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize savings.
- Develop and refine procurement processes to minimize efforts and maximize benefits through compliance and specification controls.
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; MBA preferred.
- 6+ years proven management experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Sourcing role with a track record of solid management behavior and results.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Project Management skills/experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities among cross-functional teams.
- Proven customer focus orientation.
- Proven advanced and methodical analytical skills using large data sets.
- Demonstration of critical thinking, ability to draw conclusions from financial models of various data sources, and make recommendations from large and small data sets across the business at all levels.
- Proven experience in managing a P&L or budget.
- Significant experience leading and conducting negotiations for contracts with domestic and international sources across a wide portfolio of categories.
- Strong internal stakeholder management skills, capacity to listen, build trusting relationships in all levels of the organization, understand, and capture stakeholder's needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft and Word proficiency.
- Up to 10% travel annually.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
Qualified candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter and resume, to Foodbuy's recruitment team. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
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