What are the responsibilities and job description for the Responsible Sourcing Engagement Manager - Supply Chain position at Aramark?
Job Description
The Responsible Sourcing Engagement Manager is a key role focused on program integration and execution to support team productivity, business growth, and retention efforts. This role will be responsible for developing tools and resources to help our operations and clients establish, embed, and deliver responsible sourcing commitments and solutions.
The manager will also help evaluate sourcing programs and lead projects assigned by the VP to support responsible sourcing progress and program marketing efforts. Candidates should have proven experience in responsible sourcing or a related field, strong project management and organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to develop and implement effective tools and resources.
Job Responsibilities
This position is based in Philadelphia, PA.
Job Responsibilities Include :
- Provide support for requests for proposal, client meetings, client business reviews requests for information, program execution and other engagements relating to responsible sourcing program initiatives, plan development, marketing, and partnerships.
- Manage data analytics activities for the team, including the establishment and integration of KPIs, as well as data collection and analysis for contract negotiations and supplier assessments.
- Establish and implement trainings, tools, resources, and collateral to promote responsible sourcing programs. Focus on delivering and executing Aramark’s Responsible Sourcing goals, commitments, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with client targets, business preferences, and expectations.
- Provide subject matter expertise on responsible sourcing priorities, including inclusive sourcing, local procurement, and sustainable sourcing issues.
- Conduct benchmarking, policy, and other research for purposes of aligning programs with external developments and expectations.
- Partner closely with stakeholder internal and external groups to link strategic commitments and targets with business delivery.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of new regional program announcements and supplier communication drafts.
- Partner with other functional groups to manage and optimize processes and systems that support the exchange of vendor information and reporting of supply chain sustainability, local spend and supplier diversity activities.
- Assist with management of Third-Party analytics partners that support local spend, supplier diversity and sustainable sourcing reporting efforts.
- Oversee content management and site development for the Responsible Sourcing intranet and external pages
- Serve as a liaison between the responsible sourcing team and the communications, marketing, growth, and IT functions. Assist on projects by gathering requirements needed for system modifications, content development, reporting enhancements, and the implementation of data strategies to support responsible sourcing analytics.
- Perform ad hoc requests, maintain logs for meeting minutes, meeting schedules, project summaries, and other administration tasks request as needed.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree related to economics / business / supply chain / sustainability / environment coupled with minimum 3 years’ related experience
Travel :
Office based. Possibly up to 5% travel.
Education
Bachelors preferred
About Aramark
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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
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About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http : / / www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .
