Sodexo Corporate Services seeks a detail-driven Purchasing Manager to lead food, beverage, and supply procurement. This role ensures purchasing accuracy, cost control, vendor compliance, and strong coordination with culinary and operations teams.
The Purchasing Manager serves as the central point for ordering, inventory, and product flow, supporting efficiency, financial performance, and high-quality service delivery. Ideal for a systems-focused professional skilled in analytics, vendor management
About the jobThis role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving the successful execution of complex programs and procurement strategies. You will collaborate across multiple departments to ensure alignment, optimize processes, and support growth initiatives that enhance overall business performance.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $89250 - $115500
What's in it for you- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Sales, Supply Management, and Finance to ensure seamless implementation and execution of client programs and procurement strategies.
- Manage procurement activities such as supplier/vendor relationships, contract negotiation, purchase requisitions, order processing, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Drive product and category management initiatives including product specification alignment, rationalization, pricing strategy, and supplier performance monitoring to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery.
- Lead and support teams by providing training, guidance, and coordination to achieve operational efficiency, meet financial goals, and promote continuous improvement.
- Analyze sales, procurement, and operational data to identify opportunities, inform strategic decision-making, and enhance overall business performance.
- Serve as a central point of contact and liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate communication, problem resolution, and alignment of goals across divisions and regions.
What you'll bring - A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and nurture strategic relationships across diverse teams and external partners.
- Consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills to drive solutions and achieve alignment on complex procurement and program initiatives.
- Excellent planning and time management abilities to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Proven capability to analyze data and operational insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize business performance.
- Dependability and drive to lead teams, support cross-functional collaboration, and deliver consistent results in a dynamic environment.
Requirements- Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Related Experience: 3 years
What we offerCompensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
