Senior Manager, Category Product Requirements

Entegra Procurement Services is a subsidiary of Sodexo and part of a global procurement network that manages more than $36 billion in spend for food, services and supplies, and serves more than 120,000 purchasing sites throughout the United States alone. Entegra Procurement Services provides procurement management for multi-unit clients in industries including seniors, leisure, hotels, and restaurants. We deliver procurement solutions that drive operational effectiveness and innovative products and services. Entegra is seeking a Non- F&B Category/Product Requirements Specialist to join their growing team in a critical and highly strategic business segment. Be part of a transformational experience as we meet the challenges of today’s business landscape and lay the foundation for future growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of Entegra’s non-Food and Beverage product catalog for each client segment including developing templates and materials to solicit and document F&B product-level requirements. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Category Management with a strong understanding of GPO’s and Supplier engagement, specifically in the hospitality industry (restaurants, hotels, leisure, and/or entertainment). What You'll Do • Development and implement Entegra’s non-Food and Beverage product catalog for each client segment including developing templates and materials to solicit and document F&B product-level requirements. • Coordinate with Supply Management to source those products and engage with the Supplier Activation team to support product/program rollout. • Coordinate with the Supplier Engagement team to resolve non-F&B-related supplier pricing or operational issues • Support the Supplier Data Insights team in product-matching/mapping activities. • Support Sodexo and Entegra’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs by understanding the breadth and depth of sustainably sourced products currently under contract and packaging/promoting these to Entegra’s segment leaders to review and discuss our offering with clients. 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 • 10+ years experience in Category Management or relevant business • Deep expertise in non-F&B categories/products including operating suppliers and equipment (OS&E), furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), and other non-food related categories • Deep understanding and experience in GPOs, Distribution and Supply Chain • Experience with Corporate Social Responsibility programs and sustainable sourcing initiatives • Expertise in eliciting and documenting product-level requirements and maintaining product catalogs • Proven expertise in negotiating and influencing stakeholders at all levels. • Must be process-driven and analytical with a continuous improvement mindset • Strong focus on pricing and business/financial impacts of pricing changes • Excellent people skills and the ability to translate customer requirements into results • Ability to create excellent relationships and quickly gain credibility with internal and external stakeholders • Possess strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem-solving skills • Multi-task with the ability to change direction quickly and often • Microsoft Office 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 complete this form. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the GPO or food-related industry Minimum Management Experience: 10+ years in the GPO or food-related industry Minimum Functional Experience: 10+ years in GPO or food-related industry in category management