Bachelors' or Master's degree in business, logistics or supply management
10-15 years progressive experience in supply management leadership
Demonstrated people leadership skills
Proven vendor and category management experience in complex environments
Track record of leading change and driving innovation
Strong strategic thinking with a results-driven approach
Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Unquestionable work ethics and integrity
Fluent in English; French is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead procurement and sourcing efforts for Sodexo and its affiliates
Develop and implement supply strategy focusing on purchased goods and services
Create 3-year strategic plans aligned with business goals
Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage North America's volume
Identify new category opportunities based on segment needs
Ensure execution of the Strategic Sourcing process via e-procurement tools
Foster a coordinated category management strategy across North America
Oversee supplier development, negotiations, and compliance
Monitor metrics to enhance supplier performance
Drive innovative solutions to address supply management challenges
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits
Training and development programs
Numerous opportunities for career growth
Commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability
Award-winning employer for sustainability and diversity initiatives
And much more!
Full Job Description
Job Description
How You'll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer of North America, you will be leading the Supply Management team of Sodexo in Canada to:
Lead procurement, category optimization, and sourcing, efforts in these categories for Sodexo and is affiliates.
Develop and implement the strategy and support tactics for continued improvement of purchased goods, indirect materials and services.
Serve as a key and contributing member of the Supply Management leadership team as an innovative, strategically-directed assertive leader capable of creating and achieving supply management objectives in support of the corporate business plan.
More specifically, you will:
Strategically develop 3 year plans for Supply for Canada's Onsite and Entegra businesses, taking into consideration Growth, Retention, and Collaboration in North America.
Work close with relevant stakeholders on leveraging Canada and North America's volume.
Identify and develop realization of synergies within the Sodexo Supply Chain via growth strategies, optimizing efficiencies.
Lead and manage identification of new category opportunities based upon segment needs and regional priorities
Work with expert teams to ensure the right portfolio of products are available and bring innovation to the group.
Ensure execution of the Strategic Sourcing process, through the e-procurement tools
Foster the development of a coordinated category management strategy leveraging best in class category management processes across Sodexo North America, strengthening the Company's strategic supply management team.
Leverage and play a key role in support of Sodexo's Global Sourcing group
Oversee strategic responsibility for supplier development, negotiations and bid administration.
Ensure strict compliance with all government requirements are met, while maintaining and improving supplier performance on price, delivery, and quality.
Create and Monitor metrics to improve supplier performance
Drive for practical solutions to enable the Company to achieve its near-term business objects while helping to effectively define a vision for sourcing to help the business address its systemic supply management issues.
Support Supplier onboarding for Data and Ordering electronic tools
Qualifications
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Bachelors' or Master degree in business, logistics or supply management
At least 10-15 years progressive experience in a leadership role in supply management
Demonstrated people leadership skills
Proven successful experience in vendor management, category management across a large and complex scope
Proven track-record in leading change, effectively inspiring innovation and setting a high bar on excellence
Balance of strategic, big picture thinking with demonstrated ability to deliver results
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Unquestionable work ethics and integrity
Fluent English is required, French would be an asset.
Additional Information
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
