Job Information
Sodexo Product Specification Manager in Dallas, Texas
Unit Description
Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a Product Specification Manager to oversee our entire airport operations SKU system, purchasing patterns and systems, in use for the segment. This manager will be in charge of maximizing purchasing operations across the segment while driving efficiencies throughout the lounges themselves.
This is a remote position based preferrably in either the East Coast or Midwest. The preferred candidate must reside close to a hub airport and be able to travel 20% of the time. Base salary plus an incentive program, benefits, paid vacation, 401k, and more.
Position Overview: Reporting directly to the VP of Culinary, you will oversee and direct the food and beverage purchasing across our airport lounge segment,ensuring successful operations and strong client relationships.
This includes the following key duties:
Creates value and supports Supply Management initiatives for the segment.
Works jointly with the Supply Management Department, Segment Operations, and Segment Culinary Teams to drive higher purchasing compliance within each contract through analysis of procurement data.
Shall provide recommendations to the business to improve compliance.
Shall work jointly with Culinary and Finance to track and report out monthly purchasing compliance and progress to achieve targets.
Ensures alignment between Supply Management departments and the Segment in upcoming programs/initiatives, e.g. compliance, distribution, and order catalog updates.
Operates as a field representative for the Product Rationalization and Specifications Team and provides a central point of contact for Division product specifications, product lists, and order catalog updates.
Shall have a strong competency in data management by working with large amounts and data and be able to summarize into a usable format to aid in business decisions.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:
Have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
Possess the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
Exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and/or
Demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs. Must know EXCEL to the program master level.
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
What We Offer
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 3 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of project management or operations experience
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Location US-GA-Atlanta | US-TX-Dallas
System ID 973476
Category Purchasing & Distribution
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $61100 to $92400
Remote