Senior Sourcing Manager

Are you looking for a new rewarding role? If you answered YES to all these questions, this role is for you!

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager 2 (Integrated Facilities Management Services) to support a North America Manufacturing Account within the Corporate Services business. This is an ONSITE position located in Piscataway, NJ.

The Senior Sourcing Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving all sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and commercial activities for a designated Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) account or portfolio. This individual will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies that deliver value, mitigate risk, improve service performance, and support client objectives.

The role requires strong leadership, accountability, relationship management, and execution discipline to ensure sourcing projects are delivered on time, savings and operational targets are achieved, supplier performance is optimized, and reporting metrics are effectively managed.The Senior Sourcing Manager serves as a trusted advisor to operations, finance, clients, and suppliers while ensuring governance, compliance, and best-in-class sourcing practices are consistently applied.

• Lead the alignment of strategic supplier relationships to deliver a nationally impactful and locally relevant stable of suppliers.
• Identify market trends, short and long-term sourcing options, and short and long-term partnering opportunities with vendors.
• Obtain the best price, quality, and service for purchased products or supplies.
• Locate, qualify, and assist in the approval of vendors for purchases and obtain pricing information.
• Negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Negotiate with vendors for optimum quality, price, availability, delivery, freight, and terms.
• Manage vendor key performance indicators (KPIs) and fees at risk (FARs)
• Lead the account's standardization of supply chain management.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• 5-7 years of experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives specifically for hard and soft FM services
• Experience in Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), hard services, soft services, or corporate services environments. 
• Experience building a sourcing program for a multi-state account.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, ERP platforms, supplier onboarding tools, and sourcing technologies.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Ability to use metrics and reporting software to support presentations (internal, client-facing, and external) 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years