What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Corporate Sourcing position at Albert Uster Imports Inc?
ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. ("AUI") is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.
Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Corporate Sourcing Manager to join our growing AUI team! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving corporate account business development through customized sourcing solutions and innovative strategies. You will oversee key corporate sourcing projects within our Innovation Team, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely product delivery. We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of the foodservice industry landscape, Perficient project management skills, and the ability to cultivate lasting relationships with both corporate clients and suppliers.
As a response to the pandemic, Albert Uster Imports Inc. office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Monday through Wednesday, with the option to telework on Thursday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the Gaithersburg office are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Sourcing and Innovation Projects
- Manage corporate account sourcing and development projects by maintaining strong supplier relationships to aid in negotiations and contract management. Ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products to close wins
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and maintain a well-established sourcing network. Travel to domestic and international trade shows to identify product opportunities for corporate accounts
- Manage other assigned Innovation projects and supplier relationships as required.
- Collaborate and support corporate sales team to identify business opportunities through tailored sourcing solutions and market innovation
- Support in corporate customer presentations and strategic business development initiatives, including providing product solution proposals and travel to corporate customer sites as necessary
Project Management
Performance Tracking and Reporting
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
Preferred
SALARY RANGE
Roland Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Roland Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $100,000 - $110,000.
This role will be bonus eligible.
Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.
Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together. All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!
AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfood.com.
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Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
