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BECOME A US FOODS ASSOCIATE!

Ready to build a career with a company thats leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it!

Benefits: Full US Foods Benefits - DAY 1!

medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and much more!

US Foods is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs and a continuous improvement focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Regularly analyze category spend to prioritize sourcing initiatives and uncover cost-saving opportunities with a focus on cost reduction and other key performance metrics.

• Design and execute sourcing strategies to maximize the value of every dollar, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance.

• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and operational reliability through clear key performance indicators.

• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms aligned with organizational goals.

• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to internal customers, providing updates and actionable insights.

Market Intelligence & Risk Mitigation

• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities, align with industry best practices, and drive innovation.

• Track industry trends and market dynamics to strengthen category strategies and uncover potential supplier partnerships.

• Assess market developments and business risks to support proactive and informed sourcing decisions and development of mitigation plans.

Cross-functional Collaboration, Process & Technology Optimization

• Partner with cross-matrixed teams to define sourcing needs and align procurement projects with broader business objectives.

• Drive process improvements to enhance business efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead and manage RFx processes using the companys Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform.

• Oversee contracts throughout their entire lifecycle within the S2P system.

• Promote user adoption by leveraging guided buying tools and fostering catalog functionalities.

• Educate business partners on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Perform additional tasks and projects assigned by the manager.

CATEGORY FOCUS

• As per Category requirements (Facilities, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT, Business Services)

SUPERVISION:

• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Collaborate across the organization, engaging with executive leadership and cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment at corporate, regional and divisional levels.

• External - Suppliers: Build and maintain strong partnerships with preferred suppliers and strategic partners to ensure alignment and performance.

• External - Support Services: Lead and coordinate initiatives with nearshore and offshore third-party providers, as well as external business consultants, to drive project success and operational efficiency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Remote: This role is fully remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a home-based environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management.

• Strong financial and analytical skills with a commitment to fact-based decision-making; consistently leveraging market data, spend analysis, establishing cost modeling opportunities to drive informed strategies

• Ability to work independently.

• Project management expertise with strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Passionate about saving money.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• N/A

LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage supplier relationships effectively.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proficient in procurement platforms and ERP systems (SAP and Beroe).

• In-depth understanding of industry regulations, global sourcing strategies as related to a public organization

• Demonstrated experience working with business partners and managing complexities across regions from a remote location.

• Solid financial acumen with the ability to analyze cost structures and lead cost-saving initiatives.

• Willingness and ability to travel for supplier engagements, industry events, and internal meetings as required.

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This role will also receive annual incentive plan bonus?

?Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: