Job DescriptionHow 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
QualificationsWhat 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 InformationWhat 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!
