Segment Deployment Manager (Business Liaison Manager)

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Deployment Manager (Business Liaison Manager) to work within Service Operations and our Education business. This is a 12month FTC to cover mat leave. You will effectively deploy the Supply Management strategies (as defined  by the Segment/Platform engagement process) within the business segment, these include but are not limited to cleaning, catering, mailroom, reception, Hard FM. You will provide a point of segment reference within any change projects led by Supply Management. As well as working closely within the Supply chain team to resolve key issues and challenges in the Schools and Universities business pillar.

Service Operations is the part of our business that supports segment development by providing expertise and process standardisation across all segments. Service Operations leverages our global expertise and best practice to bring the best of Sodexo to all of our clients. It includes everything from FM expertise to food development through to bid support, health and safety, and contract design and management.

Role Responsibility

• Support and embed supply chain changes as required, driving standardization and efficiency through the organisation.
• Compile detailed business case’s to support requests from the business to the Service Operations teams for new vendors at a tactical level to deliver services at site.
• Work in conjunction with Mobilisation Project Managers and SME’s to ensure all information from due diligence visits is captured and actioned resulting in a successful and seem less new unit opening.
• Ensure the appropriate supply chains are in place to support mobilisations and on-going business growth
• Integrate with business segments at all levels – Exec Team, Operational Directors, Account Directors and managers.
• Manage Purchasing Compliance and analytical reporting for the Business and Contract Optimisation team
• Communicate any new buying/vendor/product changes to the business as required.
• Manage specific projects as identified by teams within Service Operations and Segment Business Partners.
• Escalation contact for Supply issues that need resolving as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• To be able to demonstrate a flexible ability to pre determine work load demand and prioritisation skills, to be able to identify the urgent business need for support.
• Driving license with ability to travel within the UK to sites within the Education segment

Desirable

• Project management skills/experience

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.