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Role Overview

The **VP, Strategic Sourcing (Subcontracting)** is accountable for mitigating supply risk, maximizing financial improvement, and driving innovation with the supply base via the spend managedin Corporate Services and Energy & Resources.  The VP, StrategicSourcingis accountable for‘‘solving real businessproblems”with stakeholders.

Incentives

This is a remote position - candidates may reside anywhere in the United States.

What You'll Do

+ Lendskey expertise in the development and advancement of the facilities management sourcingteam, to drive increased oversight, expand cost out opportunities, and ensure optimal and leveraged capabilities across the Segment.

+ Through their expertise and leadership,collaborates with Corporate Services leadership to develop medium and long-term strategies and will be the reference in terms of process development, tools, and solutions. Develops and executes strategies through the sourcing process and procurement with special emphasis on subcontracting relationships.

+ Responsible for managing and optimizing relationships between the company, clientsand its subcontractors, buildingtrust, communication, and collaboration to ensure efficient project delivery and mutually beneficial partnerships.

+ Accountable for a long-term roadmap with specific actions and milestonesas well asclearly articulating this vision andplanning effectively across all levels of the organization.

+ Build and maintainstrong positive relationships withSodexo’s Global Team, NorAm Supply & Procurement counterparts and SeniorLeadership to ensure appropriate coordination and advancement of best practices across the enterprise.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Core Competencies:

Strategic Thinking:

+ Ability to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.

+ Long-term planning for cost efficiency and service quality.

+ Can be client facing at times during business reviews and sales presentations

Category Expertise

+ Deep knowledge of facilities management services (e.g., HVAC, janitorial, landscaping, security, maintenance).

+ Understanding of supplier markets and industry trends.

+ Aligning sourcing strategies with desire of Sodexo to self-performwhere possible

Contract Management

+ Skilled in negotiating, drafting, and managing complex service contracts.

+ Familiarity with SLAs, KPIs, and performance-based contracting.

+ Reporting out metrics to operations and where needed clients

Supplier Relationship Management

+ Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors.

+ Experience in supplier evaluation, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cost Optimization

+ Expertise in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.

+ Identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.

+ Balance purchasing income vs. contract savings

Leadership & Communication:

Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Works closely with operations, finance, legal, and sustainability teams.

+ Facilitates stakeholder alignment andconsensus-building.

Team Leadership

+ Leads and develops sourcing teams.

+ Encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Negotiation & Influence

+ Strong negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Ability to influence decision-making at seniorlevels.

Technical & Analytical Skills** **:

Data-Driven Decision Making

+ Proficient in using analytics tools to assess spend, performance, and risk.

+ Experience with e-sourcing platforms and procurement software (e.g., SAP, Fiori, etc.)

Risk Management

+ Identifies and mitigates risks in the supply chain.

+ Ensures compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Sustainability & ESG Awareness

+ Incorporates environmental and social governance (ESG) criteria into sourcing decisions.

+ Promotes green and sustainable facilities practices.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 10 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years

**Location** _US-OH-Cincinnati | US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-CA-Sacramento | US-NJ-Camden | US-OK-Tulsa | US-MD-Baltimore | US-MA-Boston | US-VA-Arlington | US-TX-Houston_

**System ID** _981343_

**Category** _Strategic Planning_

**Relocation Type** _No_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

**Posted Range** _$151900 to $229900_

**Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_

_Remote_