Foodservice Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire foodservice contracting lifecycle, from negotiating contracts to managing vendors and handling renewals.

• Coordinate marketing support, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ/bid packages, negotiate terms and conditions, and oversee vendor management and renewals.

• Implement and enforce control policies, procedures, quality control measures, and key performance indicators.

• Design engagement strategies and metrics for suppliers under contract.

• Prepare and present category analyses to the Foodservice Committee for contract awards.

• Offer membership assistance regarding open inquiries and opportunities.

• Monitor ongoing category performance, including identifying contract coverage prospects, keeping track of industry trends, and ensuring adherence to contracted price change terms.

• Develop and oversee project workplans, timelines, resources, and milestones.

• Prioritize team initiatives, mentor team members, delegate tasks, and review work for precision.

• Generate project status reports and manage project-related information.

• Identify and address project challenges while managing client expectations.

• Engage in Product Planning and Contract Management sourcing meetings.

• Formulate sourcing and negotiation strategies for product categories and suppliers.

• Communicate with suppliers and supervise RFPs, member analyses, and negotiation sessions.

• Assess supplier-requested changes in terms and conditions.

• Create negotiation meeting materials and facilitate both simple and complex supplier negotiation discussions.

• Develop recommendations for final contract awards and present them to cross-functional teams.

• Analyze savings, coordinate final contracts, and assist with Contract Launch Plans.

• Provide constructive feedback, resolve employee issues, offer counseling, and engage in training activities.

• Enforce quality standards, assess delivery, and oversee process and technology improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Background in foodservice operations, administration, marketing, purchasing/category management, and/or sales with a strong understanding of products.

• Experience in contract/account management with diverse and extensive contracts.

• Proven analytical skills in managing and interpreting contract-related data (large data sets) and presenting findings.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects.

• Knowledge in Food Service Program Operations.

• Proficient in Data Analytics.

• Experience in account management.

• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Project Management experience.

• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.

• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities; ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in operating computer programs and software.

• Effective communication skills with audiences both in person and electronically.

• Day-to-day interactions with others (co-workers and/or the public).

• Capacity for making independent decisions.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit business environment with various interruptions.

• Willingness to travel 1-20% within the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Participation in Premier's employee incentive programs.

• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.

• Various perks and discounts.

• Access to on-site and online fitness classes.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.