The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting all critical aspects for SUBWAY® restaurants. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for Subway® Restaurants in the U.S and Canada. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing and is a critical member of the Sourcing Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the execution of strategies, programs, and policies for the category to meet short- and long-term operational requirements of the Brand
Assist in providing sourcing execution, enhancing business opportunities with respect to procurement timeline, budget, quality, risk, etc.
Enable supplier engagement by supporting RFI/RFP process, including bid and cost benefit analysis
Support the execution of key contracts in alignment with sourcing strategies to create the best value for the products being sourced
Manage the timely submission of pricing in accordance with the set pricing guidelines
Analyze spend, industry information and other data to identify portfolio optimization opportunities
Foster effective relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build alignment on strategic initiatives and projects
Engage with key supply chain teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution and Logistics, to support organizational and Brand goals to maximize value and efficiency
Perform all other job functions in support of business needs as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence
Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and communicate results to a variety of audiences Strategic Sourcing Manager
Proven success as an effective communicator throughout the organization and across multi-level personnel both internally and externally
Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently or effectively in a team
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field required. Master's degree preferred
Minimum five plus (5+) of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement required
Proven track record of success in executing and supporting sourcing strategies
Prior large organization management experience in the food services industry a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain a high attention to detail with a sense of urgency
Knowledge of variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and Business Intelligence
This is a full-time position. Standard office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This position may require additional work hours outside these work hours, including weekends to complete job requirements.
Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Team Members may be required to perform other duties as requested by their leader(s) in compliance with Federal and State laws