Strategic Sourcing Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager-Consumer Packaged Goods manages an assigned portfolio of consumer packaged goods categories and supplier relationships across Aramark Managed Services and Avendra International's group purchasing organization business. The portfolio focuses on retail snack products, with specific category assignments determined based on team needs. This individual contributor role has no direct reports and leads sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations that deliver competitive pricing, rebates, and other commercial benefits while supporting customer and operational needs.

Working independently, with guidance and training from the Senior Director, the manager develops category strategies, analyzes supplier proposals, and manages agreements from negotiation through implementation and ongoing performance. Success requires proactive planning, strong commercial judgment, detailed financial analysis, and productive supplier relationships. The role includes managing established suppliers and contracts and identifying new supplier opportunities.

Aramark + Avendra International

Reports to Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing

Philadelphia, PA | Hybrid with two to three days per week at Philadelphia HQ | Full time

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop category strategies and an annual sourcing initiative plan based on spend, customer needs, market conditions, and supplier opportunities. Set realistic timelines, manage competing priorities, and keep stakeholders informed of progress and risks.

2. Lead sourcing initiatives, including requests for proposals, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.

3. Lead negotiations for master supplier agreements covering pricing, rebates, growth incentives, payment terms, and other business requirements. Document agreed commercial terms through contract drafting and redlining, with guidance as needed, and adjust negotiation strategies as new information emerges.

4. Perform in-depth spend, volume, and financial analysis to support negotiations and day-to-day supplier management.

5. Partner with Legal on legal contract provisions and work with Finance, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, and other teams to resolve issues and obtain required approvals before contract execution.

6. Own ongoing category and supplier performance, including contractual commitments.

7. Build strong supplier relationships and conduct regular business reviews. Hold suppliers accountable while identifying opportunities to strengthen the relationship.

8. Work with internal business teams and account managers to identify opportunities for contracted suppliers and support adoption of their products where they meet customer needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of three years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting, category management, supply chain, or related business management, with demonstrated responsibility for supplier negotiations.

2. Experience negotiating supplier pricing or other commercial terms and managing supplier or business relationships. Ability to develop ownership of sourcing initiatives and agreements with guidance and training.

3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn detailed spend, pricing, and volume data into clear recommendations.

4. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial analysis.

5. Ability to proactively plan and manage multiple initiatives, organize daily priorities independently, and meet deadlines, with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

6. Clear written, verbal and presentation skills, with the confidence to ask questions, and negotiate assertively and professionally.

7. Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, influence decisions and resolve issues across functions.

8. Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience independently negotiating complex master supplier agreements and redlining contracts, including documenting commercial terms and coordinating review with Legal.

2. Experience with consumer packaged goods, foodservice, or a group purchasing organization.

3. Familiarity with manufacturer and distributor pricing and rebates.

4. Experience with contract management, sourcing workflow or spend reporting tools.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel, including occasional overnight trips of 2-3 nights.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation (https://careers.aramark.com/benefits-compensation/) .

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There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

About Aramark

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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 .