Aramark

Sr Sourcing Category Manager

Aramark$100K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of supply chain sourcing experience
  • Proven ability to use data and metrics for improvement
  • Experience leading program strategy and communicating with senior leadership
  • Significant background in supplier RFI, RFP processes, and supplier performance management
  • Strong negotiation planning skills involving multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Own strategy for specific product categories, including supplier relationships and performance management
  • Develop long-term sourcing strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Drive supplier relationships to optimize cost and performance
  • Lead supplier performance reviews to identify best practices and opportunities
  • Manage RFI/RFQ/RFP processes to increase operational efficiencies
  • Negotiate contracts to minimize risk and enforce accountability
  • Analyze contract documents and make recommendations
  • Create reporting tools to communicate sourcing status and value creation
  • Identify market trends and product opportunities
  • Coordinate with local teams for strategy implementation

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Extensive resources for career development
  • Supportive work environment for diverse individuals
  • Commitment to sustainability and social responsibility
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Own overall strategy for specific product category(s), including supplier relationships, supplier performance management (QBR), supplier sourcing strategies, and new product introductions.
  • Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap with leadership.
  • Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance.
  • Lead supplier performance management business reviews to highlight best practices and opportunities, including improving sustainability & social responsibility.
  • Manage end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP process in partnership with key stakeholders to increase operational efficiencies, identify and partner with the best suppliers, and maximize value creation for the company.

  • Drive end-to-end contract negotiations to achieve favorable contract terms and agreements to eliminate or minimize risk exposure and enforce supplier accountability.
  • Analyzing contract documents to determine contractual obligations, preparing recommendations regarding acceptance or modifications.
  • Ability to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, make recommendations and to communicate analysis to all levels of the organization.
  • Develop reporting frameworks and tools to effectively communicate sourcing status, supplier performance, value creation (i.e., savings), to applicable cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Understand and follow relevant market trends impactful to business. Identify product expansion and new product introduction opportunities.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies.


Basic Qualifications

  • 10+ years of supply chain sourcing experience
  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  • Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
  • Significant experience in conducting supplier RFI, RFP, supplier selection, and supplier performance management.
  • Ability to plan and lead negotiations with input from multiple internal stakeholders


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About Aramark

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK’s position as a world leader in facility services stems from decades of experience and superior service in the diversified outsourcing industry. From their humble beginnings in 1936 at the helm of Davre Davidson and his peanut vending machines to our place — for the sixth time in nine years — at the top of Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” ARAMARK has maintained an unwavering focus on providing world-class experiences, environments, and outcomes for their clients. At ARAMARK, they take care of buildings and infrastructure so that their customers can take care of their core business. They are proud to provide exceptional facility management services for 1,600 companies in 16,000 facilities — about 1.8 billion square feet worldwide. ARAMARK provides comprehensive facility service solutions that enable its clients to maximize safety, productivity, and reliability. Their success is the result of their steadfast commitment to service excellence. They pride themselves on delivering customizable, sustainable solutions in a wide range of facilities by working closely with their clients to achieve mutual goals. Self-performed services, ongoing client communication, performance metrics, and an environment of team learning and development enable us to perform beyond expectations in virtually every client engagement. Whatever the company’s facility needs, ARAMARK is here to consistently exceed the expectations for service excellence with the best people, the most innovative processes, and the latest technologies.

Aramark Careers

Join Aramark's vibrant team today and be part of a company that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. As a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, Aramark offers unparalleled job opportunities designed to enhance your professional growth and development. Work You’ll Do At Aramark, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Our team members are at the heart of our operations, providing essential services across various industries. By joining our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact every day. Aramark offers a wide range of employment opportunities, from frontline positions to executive roles, each contributing to our mission of delivering experiences that enrich and nourish lives. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, Aramark provides a path that will advance your career and expand your skills. Leadership and Development Step into a role that challenges you to be your best. Aramark’s leadership is committed to nurturing talents through robust training programs and diversity initiatives that ensure all team members are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. Our leadership training equips you with the tools necessary to lead with confidence and integrity. Innovation at Work Innovation is at the core of Aramark, where we continuously seek cutting-edge solutions to improve our services and operations. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries and leads to transformative outcomes, not just for our company but for the industries we serve. Join Our Team Explore the multitude of job opportunities at Aramark, where your career aspirations can take flight. We are actively hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to a team that celebrates diversity and is driven by excellence. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with an Aramark internship, where you can apply your classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our internships provide a foundation for learning and development, plus the opportunity to build professional networks that can be pivotal in your career journey. Benefits and Culture Aramark is dedicated to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and inclusivity, creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Stay Connected Search open positions that match your skills and interests on the Aramark Jobs portal. We look for passionate, solution-driven team players who are eager to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Aramark. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Aramark. Join Aramark today and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in everything we do. Your future starts here!
Learn more about Aramark
Size
248,300 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$688.5 million
Founded
1936
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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