Sodexo is currently searching for a Vice President, Supply Management SES (Services Equipment & Supplies categories). This position will be located in our Gaithersburg, Maryland U.S. Headquarters.Main purpose:- Defines, plans, organizes, manages and leads Sodexo NORAM Supply management function relating to all Services Equipment & Supplies categories to include all Sub-Contracting work as a key profit center for the Company.- Leads procurement, category optimization, and sourcing, efforts in these categories for Sodexo and affiliates.- Develops and implements the strategy and support tactics for continued improvement of purchased goods, indirect materials and services. Serves 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.Responsibilities:- Work Close with the Facilities Management (FM) Platform on leveraging North America’s volume.- Identify and develop realization of synergies within the Sodexo FM Supply Chain via growth strategies, optimizing efficiencies.- Lead and manage identification of new category opportunities based upon segment needs and regional priorities- Work with the FM platform to endure the right portfolio of products in cleaning chemical and packaging are available and bring innovation to the group.- Manage a team from Roth on all sub-contracting opportunities to expand the breadth of contracted coverage.- Ensure execution of the Strategic Sourcing process, through the eProcurement tool- Lead the Sub-Contracting function to align with our corporate Risk management framework and provide sub-contract support to the units who have these needs.- 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 suppler 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 toolsRequirements:Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of related experience. #LI-N
Sodexo is currently searching for a Vice President, Service & Culinary Development. This position can be office based or work remote. Responsible for strategy, leadership, coordination and delivery of all service development activities (food) in North America (US, Canada) consistent with Sodexo’s organizational goals.- The position will be of strategic and pivotal importance for the Service Operations Platform under the Invent 2020 model, as well as NORAM’s service innovation, revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational performance across all business segments.- Will be responsible for delivering significant value to the enterprise – leading cross functional teams and collaborating with several senior stakeholders from different functional areas.- Leads development activities that include initiatives with in-year potential revenue generation in excess of $50 million, as well as the cross divisional pricing function.- Will lead a department of approximately 14 personnel organized into several teams. It will have direct reports that include Senior Directors, Directors and other senior managers. Essential to the success of the function will be the ability to execute high impact projects to achieve ambitious targets on-time and within budget.The position will report to the SVP of Food, and will work closely with Global and Regional Marketing Teams from all business segments to ensure delivery of new food services to specification. It will influence Regional Segment leadership. Qualifications:- Strong, fact-based analytical skills and demonstrated critical and strategic thinking capability.- Proven skills in leading specialized, diverse team in achieving stretch targets. Must have the managerial skills necessary to effectively lead, develop and manage a team of highly skilled professionals of 10-15 individuals.- Interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate for resource planning, requirements gathering, and for partnering for innovation.- Demonstrated skills in influencing and driving behavior in a matrixed organization, both regionally (North America) and globally.- High proficiency in program and project management skills. Proven success in delivering enterprise value in ambitious timelines. Ability to manage large budgets to avoid cost overruns.- Ability to align and engage with other functional leaders to accomplish department and enterprise goals, both regionally (North America) and globally.- Experienced in collaborating and interacting with executive leadership in international environments.- Strong skills in resolving conflict and optimizing performance in difficult situations.- Demonstrated ability to deliver within the Sodexo culture.www.SodexoUSA.com