How You'll Make an Impact

• Manage procurement activities for various food categories, with a specialization in Produce (fresh & frozen) and Grocery.

• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, with a focus on sourcing for managed categories, budgeting and forecasting supply chain revenue, and identifying opportunities within non-contracted spend through strategic sourcing implementation.

• Lead Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal/Pricing (RFP) events, including bid preparation, proposal evaluation, and negotiation of pricing and terms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop products and services that generate cost savings and incremental revenue.

• Negotiate supplier agreements that drive value through competitive pricing, quality, service, and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Manage supplier relationships via quarterly business reviews to ensure compliance with agreements and to identify opportunities for added value.

• Develop and implement procurement programs that align with Sodexo's Supplier Diversity and "Better Tomorrow" sustainability goals.

• Partner with operational teams to support cost reduction initiatives, new unit openings and closings, supply chain program rollouts, and issue resolution.

• Own end-to-end contract management, including vendor identification, negotiation, execution, implementation, and fiscal year budgeting.

• Support Supply Management Finance through global reporting and accounts receivable collection for assigned categories.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• University degree or equivalent work experience providing strong knowledge of fundamental supply chain theories, principles, and concepts.

• Financial background related to supply chain operations and budgeting.

• Strategic thinker with demonstrated management experience.

• Experience with supply chain food procurement contracts is important for success in this role.

• Strong negotiation skills demonstrated by past success in supplier and contract negotiations.

• Significant, broad knowledge and technical expertise in managed categories such as Produce & Grocery to drive results.

• Advanced understanding of contract terms, including insurance, indemnification, termination clauses, audit provisions, and relevant federal laws.

• Proven ability to develop and nurture strong, strategic supplier relationships that benefit both purchaser and supplier.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at an intermediate to advanced level.

• Bilingualism in French is an asset but not required.

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo's latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

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Salary Range: $100,000-119,000 CADGrow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Supply Management team has an exciting opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Senior Manager, Supply - Food Categories.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.