SOURCING SUPPLY PARTNER

Canteen One

Starting pay: [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per year

Let's talk about Canteen One! We are the national account management arm for Canteen, the largest and most experienced food and retail service company in the United States. We help our clients take the best breaks possible by providing unique and customized office coffee, vending, market, and pantry programs from coast-to-coast.

Let's talk about perks! At our North Loop Minneapolis office, we have an awesome office environment filled with perks! Free office coffee and pantry One block from light rail transit Dress for your Day Canteen Avenue C (market) & Foodsby food delivery Sporting event tickets frequently raffled off Paid time off to volunteer for corporate sponsored events Wellness programs you get the idea!

Let's talk about opportunity! As part of Compass Group USA, the 6th largest employer in the world and leader in food service and support services, Canteen One provides you with an opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, and become part of a diverse team committed to attracting, retaining, and developing top level talent. If you are passionate about a customer-first, always friendly approach, we think you'll fit right in! Canteen One offers a variety of career opportunities, including:

• Customer Service
• Accounts Receivable / Consolidation Services
• Finance / Accounting
• Client & Account Management
• Vendor Relations / Operations
• Information Technology

Great people. Great services. Great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and selection of the supply base for National Accounts, including analysis and integrity of new and existing products and system set-up. This is accomplished through the coordination of vendor relationships, logistics, analytics, communication and project management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with vendors and National Account Managers to ensure compliance with client-driven programs
• Build, maintain and sustain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers
• Conduct in-depth industry analysis to provide proactive insight into sourcing strategy
• Lead in integrating new product/program/initiatives into customer portfolio
• Create and manage weekly new product lists for pantry National Accounts
• Monitor savings and costs on all sourcing projects and reports
• Create and track data detailing adherence to program compliance
• Communicate recommendations regarding changes to existing products offered
• Address escalated customer service issues
• Assist with National Account new client roll-out meetings
• Attend meetings, social business functions, and association conferences

Qualifications

A high school education and three years of business experience, or Bachelor's degree, which is strongly preferred, and two years of business experience.

Experience in marketing, project management, operations and account management

Procurement and sourcing experience, and knowledge of Office Coffee and Pantry Services (OCS) is preferred

Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills coupled with a strong customer service orientation

Self-driven with proven ability to work independently

Grow and maintain long-term positive internal and external work relationships

Detail-oriented and accurate, coupled with the demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize business requirements

Professional composure in high-pressure, time-sensitive environment

Strong software skills, including Microsoft Word and MS Excel at an intermediate level

Demonstrated ability to use both analytical and intuitive judgment and sound decision making

One year of JD Edwards (ERP system) experience or equivalent (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Req ID: 1471515

Canteen One

Johanna P Heidler