Job Title:
Senior Sourcing Manager

Company: Sodexo

Location: Baltimore, MD

Created: 2024-05-04

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Unit Description: We are the Communities we serve! This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture. SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities Are you looking for a new rewarding role? If you answered YES to all these questions, this role is for you! SodexoMagic is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager (Facilites Service) to support our client within the Corporate Services business. This is a hybrid position, and the ideal candidate should reside in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will:Develop and manage the account's strategic sourcing solutions including, but not limited to: In a business partner's capacity, gain understanding of specific needs and configure regional suppliers to meet site / location specific requirements.Lead the alignment of strategic supplier relationships to deliver a nationally impactful and locally relevant stable of suppliers.Formulates and executes sourcing and procurement strategies which make efficient use of company resources, identify market trends, identify short and long-term sourcing options, and identify short and long-term partnering opportunities with vendors.Obtain the best price, quality and service for the products or supplies purchased.Locate, qualify, and assist in the approval of vendors for purchases and obtain pricing information.Prepare and evaluate vendor bid or quote specifications.Develop and implement creative and aggressive cost containment programs by establishing supplier criteria and developing vendor relationships.Negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.Negotiate with vendors to obtain optimum quality, price, availability, delivery, freight and terms.Develop and ensure that purchasing activities follow applicable internal control standards.Maintain the highest level of Integrity in vendor interactions.Manage outcomes and operational effectiveness.Manage vendor key performance indicators (KPI's) and fee at risk (FAR's)Lead the account's standardization of supply chain management.Maintain account and client relationships to identify and document strategic sourcing needs, making continual improvements to ensure the supplier network stays current.Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:5-7 years of experience of leading strategic sourcing initiatives specifically for hard and soft FM servicesExperience building a sourcing program for a multi-state account.Solid understanding of the corporate FM and CM industry and experience working with an FM service providerExperience working on large scale bids and able to negotiate large deals.Ability to use metrics and reporting software to support presentations (internal, client facing and external)Experience in a fast pace and matrix organization.Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities (and experience)Develop category strategies and SOW's (Statements of Work) SOURCING FM CATEGORIES:MRO                                       Janitorial ServicesJanitorial ConsumablesHVAC and Refrigeration         Snow Landscaping               Exterior ServicesElectrical                                 Plumbing                             MechanicalElevators                                 Fire Systems                       Pest ControlGenerators/UPS/Electrical     Security                               Waste ManagementWater Treatment   Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.  What We Offer: Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training. Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 5 years    Basic Functional Experience - 3 yearsSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.