Director of Strategic Sourcing

Overview: The Director of Strategic Sourcing – Produce, is responsible for supporting all aspects for SUBWAY® restaurants related to fresh and processed Produce. This position is responsible for developing and supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies that assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for SUBWAY® in the U.S and Canada; managing the relationship with the 3rd party Produce Sourcing team; managing the relationship with SUBWAY Culinary, FSQA and Transformation relative to Produce. This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and is a key member of the Sourcing Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities listed below are required to be successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Develop and support strategies, programs, and policies for both commodities and finished products that meet short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Communicate performance against category strategies and goals to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Negotiate and execute key contracts in alignment with sourcing strategies to create the best value for the products being sourced.
• Foster effective relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build alignment on strategic initiatives and projects.
• Manage the business relationship with the 3rd party produce sourcing organization.
• Act as Sourcing Manager for all Produce items not directly sourced by the 3rd Party.
• Lead RFI / RFP activity related to engaging a 3rd party produce sourcing organization.
• Lead and facilitate the evaluation of suppliers and product categories to assure supply, reduce risk and ensure compliance with Brand claims and government regulations.
• Establish and manage raw material programs to favorably manage cost and risks for products being sourced with support from suppliers and commodity consultant as needed.
• Collaborates with Quality & Food Safety Team on supplier issues to ensure they are communicated, reviewed and addressed adequately or provide alternative solutions.
• 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, & Abilities:

• Proactive Leader and team player that excels at working with cross-functional stakeholders from concept to finished product.
• Effective communicator to multi-level personnel both internally and externally.
• Able to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex strategies or topics.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and maintain a high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and affect change.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
• Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly.
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing sourcing strategies.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm while maintaining humble professionalism.
• Customer Focus: Building strong franchisee experience through customer and vendor relationships that delivers franchisee-centric solutions.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while gaining trust and support of others.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a clear message in a variety of communication settings, attentively listens to others and adjusts their own style.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree Required, preferably in Supply Chain, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Leadership Responsibility: Yes

Travel: This job does not require international travel. Occasionally, local travel within driving distance, and overnight domestic travel may be required.

Work Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This is a full-time position. Standard office hours from 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.

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.