1630 - Director, Strategic Sourcing- Food & Beverage Remote, United States

1630 - Director, Strategic Sourcing- Food & Beverage Remote, United States LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at Reasons why you’ll love it here: A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact. A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement. Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth. Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO. A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer-funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more. Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave. Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health. A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC. Position Summary We have an immediate opening for a full‑time Director, Strategic Sourcing - Food & Beverage, working in our Center of Excellence team. You will lead and manage complex strategic sourcing engagements across all Food-related categories, ensuring business continuity, cost savings delivery, and adherence to project timelines. This role engages with all relevant client stakeholders and reports directly to the Managing Director, Facilities COE. Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results for our clients across Food & Beverage categories, including Food Distribution, Cafeteria Services, Patient Food Services (healthcare), Vending Services, Catering Services, among others. Engage directly with client stakeholders to identify category-specific priorities and challenges, then develop sourcing strategies that effectively address those objectives. Assume full ownership of the end-to-end RFP process, including data gathering, RFP development and execution, proposal evaluation, supplier negotiations, results presentation, and support for client award decisions and supplier/client contracting. Lead evaluations of supplier proposals by applying TCO modeling. Develop and implement innovative cost-reduction strategies that extend beyond unit price negotiations, including value engineering and demand optimization initiatives. Lead research and analytics efforts to validate savings projections and enable more precise supplier negotiations. Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external. Perform necessary supplier research to stay informed in changing market trends and supplier capabilities. Facilitate communication between client business units and suppliers to ensure effective category execution and delivery. Build and manage best-in-class supplier ecosystems by category and region. Review major contracts and act as a subject matter expert for complex negotiations. Monitor and analyze spend, supplier performance, and savings targets at the category and sub-category levels. Build and maintain strong relationships at all organizational levels, including C-suite partnership. Requirements Minimum of 10 years of experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing with deep expertise in Food & Beverage categories. Proven experience developing sourcing strategies for complex Food & Beverage categories and leading large-scale sourcing events. Experience implementing or negotiating GPO food-related contracts. Experience managing Food sourcing in the hospital/health system industry. Strong background in supplier negotiations. Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, managed services, outsourcing). Demonstrated expertise in TCO modeling and data-driven decision-making. Experience driving change management and building cross-functional consensus. Experience identifying and implementing value engineering and spec optimization recommendations to reduce total cost without sacrificing quality. Strong knowledge of supplier ecosystems serving Food-related categories. Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel (analysis) and PowerPoint (presentations). Detail oriented with the keen ability deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business recommendations. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work. Entrepreneurial mindset with commitment to client service. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment; minimal travel required. Travel This position travels up to 10% of the time. Other Duties This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs. NOTE The listed compensation range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and job-related factors, and may include additional benefits consistent with applicable pay transparency laws. Pay Range

$125,000 - $185,000 USD

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