GLOBAL CATEGORY BUYER – Hard FM
Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity to join the Sodexo Global Supply Management team based at our Stevenage office has arisen. We are recruiting a Global Category Buyer with Hard FM experience. Working closely with key internal stake holders and a wide range of external global suppliers, driving best practice and value from the supply chain. You will be responsible for identifying global business strategy within your appointed categories and negotiating best prices worldwide.
Sodexo are a leading, global business, currently the 18th largest employer worldwide, we provide a range of facilities services to the public and private sectors, from catering, cleaning and hospitality to technical services and engineering.
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Role Responsibility
- Category Management
- Manage the assigned global categories under the scope of responsibility.
- Establish close relationship with the Regional buyers
- Ensure a good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the Food / FM platforms
- Improve Group profitability by optimizing International Agreements with Global Suppliers
- Negotiate International Agreements
- Generate savings and Increase International revenues
- Set up, initiate and maintain professional relationships with the Global Suppliers network in order to :
- Reinforce the image and the credibility of Sodexo
- Identify the technological developments and innovations from the supplier base
- Working with SM Finance to ensure robust reporting and measurement of the Global Supply Management performance.
The Ideal Candidate
- Hard FM supply management experience
- Graduate caliber and working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification
- International experience
- Ability in working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
- Proven-track records in contract negotiation,
- Team player with excellent communication and influencing skills
- Financial acumen and result orientated
- Fluency in English; French / Spanish a plus.
- Flexible for frequent international travels
