DIRECTOR OF SOURCING

Job Summary

The primary duty of this position is developing strategy, leading change management, and directing a team of managers, who specialize in one or more related spend categories; establishing objectives for a group of spend categories along with developing the strategy for the short term and long term sourcing plans; overseeing and adjusting the execution of sourcing and procurement strategies; leading the development and execution of reporting and tracking mechanisms; reporting on sourcing strategies and performance within areas of responsibility; driving cross-functional teams in change management and business continuity; defining procurement requirements and operational needs; and implementation of enterprise wide strategic sourcing tools and systems.

Responsibilities :

• Develop a companywide program procurement, purchasing, contracts, negotiations & vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement, and RFP ownership.
• Establish extensive professional knowledge and experience of principles and techniques of negotiation to advise the business, direct and secure the best outcome for the company, maximize leverage control and steer complex and critical negotiations.
• Maintain and utilize a robust understanding of supply market dynamics / insights and present opportunities to derive new commercial advantage and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders, members, and sectors to understand and support their vendor needs; work with managers and key partners to identify opportunities to leverage purchasing power.
• Stay abreast of the latest in foodservice and hospitality trends to ensure we are first to market with unique industry-shaping offers and related contracts.
• Develop, direct, and manage overall cost reduction targets and oversee execution of initiatives accountable for reporting of procurement savings and compliance, inclusive of tracking savings to the P&L
• Responsible for conducting spend analysis, analyzing supply markets, identifying sourcing value levers, executing competitive RFIs / RFPs and leading supplier negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, business adoption, and technology enhancements.
• Undertake people management responsibilities, including but not restricted to, generating training and development plans, carrying out performance appraisals and dealing with performance related issues.
• Provide coaching and support to direct reports in their day-to-day roles and act as a point of escalation where necessary for specific issues that may arise

Requirements :

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance / AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, and employee assistance program.