Sourcing and Vendor Performance Associate - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

Who We Are:

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply® and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we’re proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco – an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

Job Summary:

Sourcing and Vendor Performance Associate is an important interface in the end-to-end supply chain. Primary purpose is to lead and oversee sourcing RFQs and transition from existing products to newly improved and fully vetted product at a lower cost in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Other purposes include product development, sample approval, risk mitigation, supplier and sku rationalization support. Assist in building out vendor compliance program and own catalog of suppliers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Based off communicated strategy execute detailed project plan for multiple projects simultaneously, including tasks, timelines, owners, cross functional collaboration amongst departments (procurement, distribution, marketing, transportation), escalation and mitigation of risk with senior associate. Understand required specs, approve product samples, looking for economies of scale opportunities, understanding procurement assessment of inventory depletion and ramp up, marketing plan for launch, execute continuous process improvements. Cost management. Regular review and execution of current category products for opportunities to negotiate lower costing and improved rebates in collaboration with procurement and marketing. Cost builds on new product initiatives, presenting to senior associate before sharing out. Ensure GMS accuracy.

• Support RFQ process for new initiatives with coordinator project brief data collection, research and discovery with internal business partners, supplier and product vetting process, including product specifications and samples for evaluation, collaborate with QA and independent third-party testing agency for approval of new products, main point of contact for day-to-day inquiries.

• Assist in continuous process improvement as it relates to vendor compliance program, own specific vendor relationships and execute vendor performance analysis, reporting, and chargeback processes against vendor performance policies.

• Support director with overseas offices (APAC/EMEA) on OS&E expansion; COGs reduction initiatives, RFQs, opportunities with new manufacturers.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field or equivalent years (5) of work experience

Experience:

• Min 2 years in supply chain, product development, or project management with an associate or bachelor degree. 5 years of work experience in supply chain with any degree can be considered equivalent. A fresh graduate with Master Degree in Supply Chain or Business will also be considered.

Skills:

• Experience with supply chain, product and project management; manufacturing experience a plus

• Curious

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Any foreign language proficiency is a plus

• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural and highly competitive environment

• Exceptionally strong problem-solving skills

• Demonstrate leadership, supervision and directional skills to peers

• Must be a great team player

• Strong quantitative skills

• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite

• Working knowledge in any PLM software (Product Lifecycle Management) is an added advantage

• Ability and willingness to travel

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.