Senior Manager, Program Activation

Sodexo

$86K — $133K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of management experience
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Strong leadership in cross-functional projects
  • Proven expertise in supply chain or procurement initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Translate Entegra RFP awards and pricing opportunities into realized value
  • Conduct post-award analysis for stocking needs across the distributor network
  • Engage with supply management partners on compliance
  • Drive strategic execution of procurement initiatives to enhance efficiency
  • Lead category management efforts including contract negotiations and vendor management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Translates Entegra RFP awards, tiered pricing opportunities and volume commitments into realized value. Leads post-award stocking analysis, engages distributor and supply management partners on compliance.

›Conduct post-award analysis to determine stocking needs across the distributor network. Works with supply management to determine stocking priorities and opportunities, leveraging Entegra committed volume › Realizes stocking gap opportunities.

About the job

You will drive the strategic execution of supply management and procurement initiatives that elevate operational efficiency and commercial performance. You will partner across teams to implement innovative solutions, lead complex projects, and activate programs that deliver measurable business growth and value.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $86275 - $133870

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you
  • Manage the full lifecycle of supplier enablement, procurement-to-pay (P2P), and master data projects, ensuring effective design, planning, implementation, and ongoing support.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and communication among Supply Management, technology, finance, marketing, vendors, and other internal and external partners to drive project success.
  • Develop and execute rollout strategies, training programs, and communication plans to support new client onboarding, system launches, and supply chain initiatives.
  • Lead category management efforts including contract negotiation, vendor management, cost control, compliance, and risk mitigation aligned with company policies.
  • Oversee Salesforce platform management and analytics, providing data-driven insights, dashboards, training, and continuous improvement to enhance operational transparency and accountability.
  • Support supplier engagement and growth initiatives through collaborative partnerships, data-driven business opportunities, event management, and alignment with organizational goals for measurable impact.


What you'll bring
  • Proven leadership in driving cross-functional projects and managing complex supply chain or procurement initiatives from end to end.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute category management, vendor negotiations, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to influence stakeholders across multiple departments and external partners.
  • Expertise in leveraging technology and data analytics (such as Salesforce) to enhance visibility, reporting, and continuous process improvements.
  • A consultative approach with a focus on delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that drive measurable business results.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Management Experience: 5 years
  • Related Experience: 3 years


What we offer

Compensation 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.

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