Senior Sourcing Manager

Job SummaryWe extend our value‑driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.Now, if you were to come on board as our Senior Sourcing Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:Leads the negotiation and contract management of large‑scale, enterprise‑wide volume purchase agreements without guidance.Demonstrates project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from strategic planning through implementation.Partners with Category Development subject matter experts across multiple product categories to gain additional insights and advanced knowledge of products.Proactively strategizes with business and other stakeholders to understand the needs of the organization.Leads cross‑functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers.Researches and develops adequate sources of supply. Utilizes supply market knowledge to leverage best strategy for company.Leads cross‑functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.Evaluates the financial stability of potential suppliers.Performs required business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership.Provide fact‑based recommendations to executive level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.Continuously seeks out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize the savings.Independently develops a strategic sourcing plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market and benchmarking.Develops & refines the procurement processes to minimize efforts and maximize benefits through compliance & specification controls. Coach, mentor, and develop staff, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunities.QualificationsPost‑secondary education diploma or degree in purchasing or related studies.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; MBA preferred.6+ years proven management experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain/ Sourcing role with a track record of solid management behavior and results.Effective written & verbal communication skills.Project Management skills / experience.Ability to manage multiple priorities among cross‑functional teams.Proven customer focus orientation.Proven advanced & methodical analytical skills using large data sets.Demonstration of critical thinking, ability to draw conclusions from financial models of various data sources and make recommendations from large and small data sets across the business at all levels.Proven experience in managing a P&L or budget.Significant experience leading and conducting negotiations for contracts with domestic & international sources across a wide portfolio of categories.Strong internal stakeholder management skills – capacity to listen, build trusting relationships in all levels of the organization, understand, and capture stakeholder’s needs and deliver effective solutions.BenefitsJoin an award‑winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority.Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well‑Being initiative shares credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial well‑being.Diversity & Inclusion. We are committed to listening, learning and acting, and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity.Why work with Foodbuy?At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow.Job AttributesSeniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustry: Food and Beverage ServicesCompass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass‑canada.com for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr