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Description

Job Description

Job Title: Global Food Systems Partnerships Associate Director

Reports to Title: Food Sourcing & Strategic Partnerships Director

Location: United States, Chicago or remote

Date: February 26, 2024

Compensation: Grade: 5 Salary Range $85,700 – $107,200 (specific to US-based employees)

Job Summary:

The Global Food Systems Partnerships Associate Director is responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with multinational consumer goods manufacturers and distributors, grocery, and food service retailers, as well as companies in the agricultural sector around the world to assist member food bank organizations in sourcing food donations across the supply chain. The Associate Director will also collaborate with Field and Knowledge Services to build food sourcing capabilities to develop and expand procurement programs.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Assess sourcing landscape and develop plans and strategies to increase product sourced by global multi-national companies.
• Establish and cultivate relationships at all appropriate stages of company supply chains and levels of decision making within partner organizations, ensuring sustained support.
• Help strengthen the network’s status as a preferred recipient of food and non-food essentials with multinational company headquarters and international locations.
• Build strong relationships with GFN internal stakeholders, effectively collaborating with GFN staff to support headquarter teams, regional staff and enable exchange of learning and donor information related to product sourcing.
• Support Communications and Knowledge Services teams in the creation of new training tools and communication vehicles that will assist food bank members with identifying, educating, and servicing donors.
• Help build and expand product sourcing programs by strengthening food banks as non-profit customers when appropriate.
• Work with food bank staff, Development or Regional Product Sourcing Managers as appropriate, to create and implement effective action plans for holistic donor support.
• Implement, manage, and track business strategies that help secure more products for food banks.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ work experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) in food industry preferred
• Experience working cross-culturally

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of the intersection of the food industry, food rescue and hunger relief and clearly articulate the purpose and impact of their partnership with food banks.
• Demonstrated skill in monitoring industry trends and analyzing data to derive business insights.
• Proven ability to identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with contacts within multinational consumer goods manufacturers and distributors, grocery, food service retailers, and/or companies in the agricultural sector.
• Understanding of cultural nuances and differences within multinational companies, ensuring sensitivity to diverse corporate cultures and values.
• Navigate negotiations to find mutually beneficial partnerships that meet both the company's objectives and the needs of member food bank organizations.
• A proven track record of implementing plans to deliver results against strategic goals.
• Effective and compelling communication and presentation skills, including writing and speaking.
• Skill in building and working with culturally diverse teams, fostering collaboration and cooperation internally and externally.

• Adept at maintaining contact and project management systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel
• Must be flexible to adjust work hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Must pass all background checks, have a valid passport, secure visas, and meet any other travel requirements, and ability to qualify for a GFN sanctioned credit card.

Connection to GFN Values:

• Lead with Inspiration
• Champion Community-Led Solutions
• Create Sustainable Impact
• Honor Our Commitments
• Center Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Learn and Innovate

The Global FoodBanking Network affords equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran or marital status. The Global FoodBanking Network participates in E-Verify in the United States.

Location

Chicago Office

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Remote