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GSA Sourcing Procurement Lead

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Job Introduction

As a Sourcing Procurement Lead, you'll identify opportunities and deliver procurement value for Microsoft Client, including delivery of Projects across subcontracted service lines in scope of Sodexo contract today & potential future services growth. You'll cope will include Projects and third-party suppliers delivering services, equipment and supplies across multiple countries.

To be successful in this role, you'll work with Microsoft stakeholders, global and country Supply Management teams to scope, and manage procurement for successful value delivery. You'll develop account level sourcing/procurement plan or specific category strategies that align with Microsoft GWS (Global Workplaces Services) and Procurement and Sodexo wider supply chain strategy. You'll work closely with client procurement teams to develop and execute programs on value, efficiencies, and effectiveness with a significant focus on supplier diversity programs.

Role Responsibility

  • Source, select, onboard, contract, and manage Providers within the assigned portfolio in line with Sodexo policies and procedures utilizing Sodexo’s preferred supplies.
  • Undertake competitive bid process consistent with Sodexo and Microsoft Procurement guidelines. Obtain advanced approval from Microsoft GWS and Procurement to negotiate contracts when and if applicable.
  • Manage RFP process in line with Sodexo processes and make recommendations for selection/award to GWS and Procurement.
  • Annually develop and maintain a rolling two-year sourcing, savings, and enhancement plan.
  • Purchase materials and other services upon GWS request in line with the requirements of the Microsoft contract and Sodexo’s procurement policies and procedures. 
  • Manage the changes accordingly for the services and service levels to meet any GWS budget constraints.
  • Implement and mange Supplier Performance Management matrix’s, providing reporting and improvement plans where appropriate.
  • Work with the client to develop key supplier value and diversity programs, putting in place an effective level of governance to track, monitor and report on progress.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree with CIPS / ISM or equivalent qualification
  • Procurement experience of >5 years acquired within or outside of Sodexo group
  • Managing and driving supplier performance improvements and ensuring service performance
  • Managing supplier relationships at Senior Executive level
  • Proven track record of delivering value and complex supplier negotiations
  • International experience desirable and prior responsibility working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment essential
  • Strong influencer
  • Financial acumen and results orientated
  • Project management skills
  • Process driven orientation and experience of working with cross functional teams and global stakeholders

Package Description

Competitive salary plus Benefits including pension, bonus, flexible benefits scheme

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a flexible benefits scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Salary Competitive
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF7969/GSO
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 16 July, 2022
Job Category Procurement/Purchasing
Business Unit UK Tech and Services
Location No Fixed Place Of Work, Flexible
Posted on 16 June, 2022

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