Sodexo - Quality of life services

Sodexo is currently seeking several Managers, Supply Management (Services, Equipment & Supplies) professionals for our Gaithersburg, MD office. These roles are responsible for the management of purchasing contracts, in one of the following; service agreements, facilities management or equipment. The ideal candidates should possess a supply management background, negotiation skills along with the ability to understand financial statements, data-based information systems, the ability to participate in an RFP process, to communicate within all levels of the organization and an understanding of logistics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Budgeting and forecasting of category supply chain revenue, analysis of spend to identify opportunities within non-contracted areas and ensuring a strategic sourcing process is followed.
• Participate in Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Pricing (RFP) events, including preparation of bids, evaluation of bid proposals, and pricing negotiations. 
• Manage Supplier Agreements that deliver value to market segments, including best price, service, quality and conditions, while also aligning to the organizational goals.  
• Develop strategies to improve compliance and mitigate risk for business partners
• Manage supplier relationships through quarterly Business Reviews to ensure compliance with supply agreement terms and conditions and to strategize on new opportunities that deliver value to the organization.
• Promote procurement programs that support Sodexo’s corporate initiatives including Supplier Diversity and “Better Tomorrow” sustainability goals.
• Supports operational market segments with cost reduction strategies; implementation of supply chain programs and resolution of program challenges.

 Requirements:

• Experience with services and supplies procurement contracts.  Facility management contracting experience highly desired.
• Expert skill level with Excel Spreadsheets, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in service and supply related contracts
• Understanding of contract terms, including but not limited to Insurance and Indemnification, termination clauses, audit provisions, and federal laws
• Working knowledge of RFI and RFP processes, and scope of work generation to ensure an accurate bid response from qualified bidding parties.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong supplier relationships that benefit the purchaser and the supplier.                                                                            
• University degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.