Contract Negotiations Advisor

Role Overview

Sodexo has an opening for Contract Negotiations Advisor to work with our Supply Management, Beverages and Snacks team. This role seeks to drive incremental value from negotiations with strategic suppliers within the category. The Contract Negotiations Advisor will provide expert guidance and strategic support in the negotiation and drafting of contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions that align with organizational goals and mitigate risk. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and recommendations for best practices. Historical knowledge of relationships and operations with key suppliers is a must for this role.

Please note, this is a part time, remote position.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Pricing (RFP) events, including preparation of bids, evaluation of bid proposals, and pricing negotiations.

• Manage Supplier Agreements that deliver value to market segments, including best price, service, quality and conditions, while also aligning to the organizational goals.

• Promote procurement programs that support Sodexo's corporate initiatives including Supplier Diversity and "Better Tomorrow" sustainability goals.

• Supports operational market segments with cost reduction strategies, implementation of supply chain programs and resolution of program challenges

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Key qualifications include:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental supply chain theories, principles and concepts

• Experience with supply chain procurement contracts or processes

• Demonstrated negotiation skills

• Understanding of contract terms, including but not limited to Insurance and Indemnification, termination clauses, audit provisions, and federal laws

• Working knowledge of RFI and RFP processes, and scope of work generation to ensure an accurate bid response from qualified bidding parties

• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong supplier relationships that benefit the purchaser and the supplier

• Proficient skill level with Excel Spreadsheets, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with e-sourcing tool is a plus.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local ~~~ you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (~~~) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 2 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in facilities (e.g., maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, grounds, custodial/environmental, or transportation) or food (e.g., food services or operations, concessions, retail sales, store operations, or vending)

Location US-MD-NORTH BETHESDA | US-DC-Washington, D.C. | US-MD-Baltimore | US-VA-Arlington

System ID 978090

Category General Management

Employment Status Temporary - Part-Time

Posted Range $23.46 to $43.31

Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE STAFF

Remote