Purchasing Manager

Sodexo Group; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a role focused on managing the full vendor credentialing lifecycle, ensuring onboarding, verification, monitoring, recredentialing, and offboarding align with policies and contracts. You will maintain records in credentialing systems and collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This individual contributor role emphasizes completing specialized tasks, operating independently while coordinating with teams to drive

Qualifications

• Customer-focused mindset and relationship-building across teams.
• Consulting, influencing and negotiation skills to drive program alignment.
• Strong planning and time management to coordinate multiple tasks.
• Adept at analyzing data and operational insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement client programs and procurement strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, requisitions, orders, and compliance with standards.
• Monitor and optimize procurement processes to support growth initiatives and business performance.
• Lead teams by providing guidance, training, and coordination for operational efficiency.
• Serve as a central liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Consulting

Negotiation

Planning

Time management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manage the full vendor credentialing lifecycle, including onboarding, verification, monitoring, recredentialing, and offboarding activities. Ensure vendor compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within vendor credentialing and document management systems (e.g., Symplr, VendorMate, GHX, or similar platforms). Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Risk Management, Operations, HR, and Compliance

About the job

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving the successful execution of complex programs and procurement strategies. You will collaborate across multiple departments to ensure alignment, optimize processes, and support growth initiatives that enhance overall business performance.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range:

$74290 - $96140

What’s in it for you

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Sales, Supply Management, and Finance to ensure seamless implementation and execution of client programs and procurement strategies.
• Manage procurement activities such as supplier/vendor relationships, contract negotiation, purchase requisitions, order processing, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Drive product and category management initiatives including product specification alignment, rationalization, pricing strategy, and supplier performance monitoring to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery.
• Lead and support teams by providing training, guidance, and coordination to achieve operational efficiency, meet financial goals, and promote continuous improvement.
• Analyze sales, procurement, and operational data to identify opportunities, inform strategic decision-making, and enhance overall business performance.
• Serve as a central point of contact and liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate communication, problem resolution, and alignment of goals across divisions and regions.

What you’ll bring

• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and nurture strategic relationships across diverse teams and external partners.
• Consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills to drive solutions and achieve alignment on complex procurement and program initiatives.
• Excellent planning and time management abilities to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Proven capability to analyze data and operational insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize business performance.
• Dependability and drive to lead teams, support cross-functional collaboration, and deliver consistent results in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Related Experience: 3 years

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.

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.