Senior Sourcing Manager: Strategic Procurement & Partnerships

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Foodbuy in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Procurement Leader to drive category strategies and end-to-end sourcing processes. You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to maximize value for the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong analytics, and proven P&L experience, with up to 10% travel. Join a team supporting hospitality, healthcare, education, and more within Compass Group USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years proven management experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Sourcing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities among cross-functional teams.
• Proven customer focus orientation.
• Advanced analytical skills using large data sets.
• Proven experience managing a P&L or budget.
• Strong internal stakeholder management skills.
• Up to 10% travel.
• Advanced Microsoft Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads the negotiation and contract management of enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements with guidance.
• Manages projects from strategic planning through implementation.
• Collaborates with Category Development SMEs to gain insights across product categories.
• Strategically partners with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver solutions.
• Leads cross-functional teams to develop meaningful supplier requirements and responses.
• Manages RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and supplier selection.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Financial & budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Foodbuy in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Procurement Leader to drive category strategies and end-to-end sourcing processes. You will analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to maximize value for the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong analytics, and proven P&L experience, with up to 10% travel. Join a team supporting hospitality, healthcare, education, and more within Compass Group USA.