Senior Global Category Manager

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At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Senior Global Category Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.

About the Role

To lead cross functional sourcing group management teams with joint accountability for economical, technical, sustainability and quality performance.
Design and Implement category strategies which significantly improve the commercial and growth performance at a group and regional level whilst maintaining compliance to company policy and standards and mitigating all risk.
Engage the different countries in an active collaboration for developing categories regionally and/or globally.
Build a strong network within the SM organization in the region and/or globe.
Take into account the differences between geographies and business needs, in a diverse and international context.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in supply management (> 5 years).
A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Fluency in English; French a plus.
Flexible for frequent international travels (up to 30%).
International experience: prior responsibility in activity with multiple entities/countries would be a +;
Graduate caliber with CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification preferred.

What We Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and inclusive work environment.
The chance to make a difference in [specific impact area, e.g., client satisfaction, sustainability, or operational excellence].

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

1. Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
2. An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
3. Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
4. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
5. Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
6. Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
7. Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

Senior Global Category Manager
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Hybrid working

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.