DIRECTOR OF SOURCING

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Foodbuy, a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions and a subsidiary of Compass Group USA, seeks a Sourcing Director to develop and execute strategic sourcing programs across multiple spend categories. You will lead a team of sourcing professionals, build partnerships internally and externally, and deliver measurable commercial value through cost savings and improved operations.

This role requires strategic planning, supplier negotiations, and the ability to drive implementations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial, financial, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead organizational change.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives across enterprise categories.
• Leads competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract development, and supplier relationship management.
• Deliver measurable commercial results on the P&L through cost savings, revenue growth, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders and partners to understand vendor needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Partner cross-functionally to launch sourcing initiatives.
• Utilize market intelligence and spend analytics to identify opportunities.
• Establish and monitor sourcing performance metrics and progress.

Skills

Relationship building

Supply chain

Leadership

Negotiations

Communication

Influence

Analytical skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

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We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary of the world's largest contract foodservice company (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Director is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing programs across multiple spend categories at Foodbuy, Compass Group, and LLC members. This includes leading and developing a team of sourcing professionals, delivering measurable commercial value against projects, and building partnerships internally and externally that strengthen Foodbuy programs.

This role requires strategic planning, leading supplier negotiations, driving implementations, building strong stakeholder partnerships, and developing a high-performing team that deliver sustainable financial and operational results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives across enterprise categories (Supplies, Equipment, Services, Center of Plate, Grocery, Bakery, or Front of House).
• Leads competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract development, and supplier relationship management.
• Deliver measurable commercial results on the P&L through cost savings, revenue growth, risk mitigation, and value creation for procurement and compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders, members, and sectors to understand and support their vendor needs; work with managers and key partners to identify opportunities to leverage purchasing power.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Category Management, Distribution, Operations, Finance, and Implementation teams to successfully launch sourcing initiatives.
• Utilize market intelligence, spend analytics, and supplier insights to identify sourcing opportunities and support business decisions.
• Establish and monitor sourcing performance metrics, reporting, and implementation progress.
• Continuously improve sourcing processes, governance, and best practices to increase efficiency and speed to value.
• Stay current on market trends and supplier capabilities to bring innovative solutions to Foodbuy and its members

Qualifications & Experience

• Passion for relationships and partnerships
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial, financial, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead organizational change.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Up to 30% travel.

Core Competencies

• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Talent Development
• Cross-Functional Influence
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Results Orientation

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.