Senior Category Manager
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Senior Category Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.
Main Responsibilities
Category Management
- Manage autonomously the assigned categories under the scope of responsibility.
- Demonstrate and deliver market leading approaches and solutions for categories, also providing industry insights and knowledge
- Ensure a good alignment and on boarding of the key stakeholders within the Food platform and HSEQ
- Drive Responsible Sourcing throughout all categories (identify, evaluate and promote)
Improve profitability by optimizing agreements and alignment with global contracts
- Negotiate regional agreements and secure best net prices and supporting commercials
- Generate savings and improve commercial terms
- Implement and monitor of KPI’s to measure progress
- Engage in the SRM, SPM aspects of service delivery to drive transformation, whilst also managing escalations as appropriate
Working with Supply Management Finance to ensure robust reporting and measurement of commercial performance
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
- Strong experience in Buying/ Category Management (> 7/8 years)
- Ability in working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
- Proven-track records in complex contract negotiation
- Graduate calibre with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification preferred
- Line management or leadership experience
- Financial acumen and result orientated with ability to present results in a structured and professional manner
- Fluency in English; French / Spanish a plus
- Flexible for international travel where necessary
- Commercial Awareness
Package Description
Competitive salary depending on experience + 15 % Bonus
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
To be considered for an interview you must:
- have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
- provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
- meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.
