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    Strategic Sourcing Director - Rockville, United States - Aramark

    Aramark
    Aramark Rockville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description


    The Director manages a team of associates for a specific group of categories (Hospitality Amenities, Accessories and Spa products) within the Strategic Sourcing (SS) organization.

    This role requires a strategic approach to conducting sourcing initiatives, managing suppliers and working collaboratively with Clients and customers on key projects.

    The Director has multiple responsibilities and plays a key role in leading the Strategic Sourcing organization


    Among those responsibilities are:
    (1) understanding Avendra?s value proposition and developing sound supply chain approaches based on that value proposition, (2) defining supply chain strategies for assigned categories and then ensuring consistent alignment to those strategies, (3) leading and managing a staff of professional contracting managers that need to plan and execute initiatives that result in successful contracts and (4) collaborating with internal and external colleagues to ensure contracts achieve maximum value and (5) regular interactions with clients and customers to understand and support their critical business activities.
    Position Reports to Various VPs, Strategic Sourcing
    Number of Direct Reports 3 to 5
    Job Responsibilities
    Primary Responsibilities
    Identify new opportunities or categories in which Avendra can create value for our clients and/or our suppliers
    Manage, coach, and mentor a team of associates.
    Provide performance evaluations for their team of associates.
    Manage the Planning and PDI completion process.
    Lead Business Ownership activity for his/her portfolio of contracts.
    Develop and document a defined strategy for each category in his/her portfolio.
    Utilize a deep understanding of relevant supply markets including distribution channels, cost structures, economics, trends, etc.
    Incorporate understandings of Avendra?s business model/processes into these strategies
    Include a thorough understanding of Avendra?s customer target markets, including current and potential customers.

    Approve all Initiative Strategy Worksheets (ISW) within his/her portfolio to ensure high quality initiative approach and contracting manager has autonomy to independently drive the initiative.

    Partner with all relevant internal departments to create program development and rollout strategies.

    Maintain awareness of team?s initiatives? status; update leadership on status on a regular basis and help team move forward on initiatives.

    Act as the product technical expert (where appropriate) in client meetings; ensure team is able to demonstrate product technical knowledge.

    Act as the sourcing technical expert in client and prospective client meetings.
    Identify and help build best practices that can be built upon by own team or other teams within Strategic Sourcing
    Understand expectations for good ISWs, train team and continuously improve team?s writing capability with respect to ISWs.
    Lead supplier negotiation and pricing strategy development efforts for complex supplier agreements.

    Conduct Client meetings to include:
    Presentation of project updates
    Presentation of data and information
    Organizing and conducting supplier meetings
    Secondary Responsibilities
    Ensure team collaborates with internal departments, clients and suppliers to maximize the success of all contracts.

    Ensure team is responsive to contract ownership issues, e.g., address competitive issues within categories, pricing strategies, allowances, supplier performance, innovation, etc.

    Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that will help team complete their job.

    Collaborate with Business Ownership colleagues to improve performance of Avendra?s contracts and promote the use of available Business Ownership Tools.

    Ensure team is responsive to client requests, as appropriate.
    Primary Competencies
    Functional/Technical Skills
    Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
    Quality & Continuous Improvement
    Conflict Management
    Negotiation
    Organizational Acumen (M3 and above)
    Valuing and Managing Differences
    Performance Management
    Managerial Courage
    Team Development
    Leadership Agility
    Qualifications
    Role Requirements

    • Strong technical sourcing knowledge; strong negotiations skills
    • Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
    • Strong project management capabilities
    • Strong analytical thinking that leads to objective, fact-based decision making
    • Ability to lead, coach and mentor a staff of professionals; effectively communicate direction to and motivate staff
    • Ability to develop category and product knowledge in areas in which no or limited experience
    • Ability to develop a contract that meets clients business needs
    • Ability to build strong relationships at all levels within Avendra, Clients, and with Suppliers
    Overnight Travel Requirements


    Type:
    All modes of transportation, percentage 10-25%, length: 1-2 nights
    Years of Relevant Experience. 10 or more years of experience-prefer to have previous Hospitality industry knowledge and experience
    Education Requirements. BS/BA in relevant field or equivalent years' experience. Masters Preferred
    Education
    About Aramark
    Our Mission

    Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

    At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.

    We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

    About Aramark

    The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world.

    Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

    We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.

    So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

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