Senior Manager, Entegra Business Performance & Supplier Engagement

Sodexo; Gaithersburg (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Analytics. The ideal candidate will lead RFP processes, manage data analytics for supply chain improvements, and ensure successful project outcomes. This virtual role requires strong project management skills and a background in the foodservice industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain and Foodservice/Hospitality industry.
• Experience in utilizing data to identify gaps and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFP lifecycle for Entegra's involvement in Sodexo-driven RFPs.
• Establish KPIs and track RFP success for leadership reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Focus

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

PPT

Job description

Role Overview

Entegra is seeking aSenior Manager Entegra Data Analyticsto join their growing team. We are looking for candidates with a strong background and understanding of GPO’s, Supply Chain and data Analytics. specifically in the hospitality industry (restaurants, hotels, leisure, and/or entertainment).

This is a virtual role and the preferred candidate will reside on the East Coast.

What You'll Do

• Initiate/Manage RFP Lifecyle for Entegra RFP Involvement: project manage Entegra’s involvement in Sodexo-driven RFPs from Entegra discovery and requirements, RFP execution, pricing analysis, activation, and success KPI tracking
• Lead Entegra-Driven RFPs: where requirements, category gaps, or data suggest an Entegra-driven RFP; project manage the package of information needed to insert this RFP into Sodexo’s RFP/IMT calendar
• Success KPIs: establish KPIs and mechanisms to track RFP success KPIs and report regularly to leadership on pending, active, and executed RFPs/contracts where Entegra volume has been committed and sales/revenue against those commitments

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

• Experience in the Foodservice / Hospitality Industry specifically working knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (this is a must have)
• Extensive knowledge and 5+ years’ experience working in Supply Chain (this is a must have)
• Experience utilizing data to uncover gaps, opportunities – using data to help convey growth opportunities and/or gaps
• Strong project management skills and superb attention to detail. The ability and willingness to generate new ideas to improve work efficiencies, productivity, and solutions. Demonstrated understanding of business process development and improvement initiatives.
• The ability to effectively resolve problems working in a complex, multi- functional environment
• The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable alternative solutions to question or problem, and elevate the consequences of choosing each alternative.
• The ability to plan resource requirements to ensure successful completion of designated projects and to effectively manage time to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task various projects and balance priorities; work independently with little to no supervision. Flexibility to meet continuously changing priorities and challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization in a collaborative way. The ability to explain technical data to both subject matter experts and non-experts.
• Strong sense of customer focus, both internal and external, and understanding of the importance of the customer’s voice. This includes seeking to meet customer needs quickly and effectively.
• Expert proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, PPT

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 Degreeor equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 5 years