An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Food service to join our successful team. This is a superb opportunity for a candidate who is keen to develop their skills and career within a progressive and innovative food services environment.
What's in it for you:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* Free parking
* MyStaff Shop discounts
* Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service and the ability to buy extra days
* EAP in house mental health champion
A day in the life of a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Food service:
* Undertake sourcing (tendering and negotiation) of food products purchased via ARAMARK preferred distribution program(s), ensuring best value is obtained.
* Liaise with preferred distributors and manage their product lists, delivery service level, product service level etc.
* Supplier vetting, onboarding and contract preparation.
* Lead purchasing involvement in ARAMARK promotional programs and category management programs.
* Lead the test and feedback of proposed product changes via cross functional forums, Coordinate roll-out and monitor compliance to agreed programmes.
* Support operations teams in day to day queries and issue resolution.
* Ensure business compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Coordinate and support country evolvement in Global and European food related joint procurement initiatives.
You'll be set up for success if you have:
* Strategic and commercial knowledge to manage external spend of more than £15m
* Ability to manage budgets including applying ROI techniques to external purchases
* Experience in building best practice supplier sourcing processes
* Strong communication skills - written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
* Ability to represent the company at external meetings with suppliers and external experts
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.