What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Supply Management position at Entegra?
Sodexo is seeking a Director of Supply Management – Bakery to lead strategic sourcing and category management for North America. This role will drive category sustainability initiatives, optimize order guides, and align with Sodexo’s DRIVE objectives.
This is a remote position with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern Time Zone.
What You'll Do
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:
What You Bring
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 Years
Minimumc Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in purchasing or related field
This is a remote position with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern Time Zone.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage a team overseeing more than $1B in spend across bakery category for Sodexo and Entegra PS.
- Develop and implement comprehensive, category-specific strategic plans to leverage scale and maximize total supply chain value.
- Partner with Operating Segments, Culinary Solutions, and Global Supply Management teams to achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate with leaders across all organizational levels to identify opportunities for product and service innovation that deliver cost savings and revenue growth.
- Manage supplier relationships through quarterly business reviews, ensuring compliance with agreements and identifying new value-driven opportunities.
- Support operational market segments with cost-reduction strategies, unit openings and closings, supply chain program implementation, and issue resolution.
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
What You Bring
- Proven experience in category planning and strategic sourcing.
- Strong financial acumen related to supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
- Expertise in food procurement contracts and advanced negotiation skills with a track record of success.
- Broad technical knowledge of managed categories and ability to deliver measurable results.
- Advanced understanding of contract terms and compliance.
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.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 Years
Minimumc Functional Experience - 5 years of experience in purchasing or related field