Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Beverages & Snacks

restaurants. This position is responsible for supporting the execution of category sourcing strategies to assure supply, quality, and cost competitiveness for Subway® Restaurants in the U.S and Canada. This position reports to the Director/Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing and is a critical member of the Sourcing Team.

• Support the execution of strategies, programs, and policies for the category to meet short- and long-term operational requirements of the Brand
• Assist in providing sourcing execution, enhancing business opportunities with respect to procurement timeline, budget, quality, risk, etc.
• Enable supplier engagement by supporting RFI/RFP process, including bid and cost benefit analysis
• Support the execution of key contracts in alignment with sourcing strategies to create the best value for the products being sourced
• Manage the timely submission of pricing in accordance with the set pricing guidelines
• Analyze spend, industry information and other data to identify portfolio optimization opportunities
• Foster effective relationships and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build alignment on strategic initiatives and projects
• Engage with key supply chain teams, including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution and Logistics, to support organizational and Brand goals to maximize value and efficiency
• Perform all other job functions in support of business needs as assigned

• Ability to be solutions oriented, proactive, results driven and a self-starter that can work with little supervision
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and communicate results to a variety of audiences
• Proven success as an effective communicator throughout the organization and across multi-level personnel both internally and externally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to shift gears quickly
• Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task to meet deadlines
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Company values
• Ability to work independently or effectively in a team

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm while maintaining humble professionalism
• Customer Focus: Building strong franchisee experience through customer and vendor relationships that delivers franchisee-centric solutions
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while gaining trust and support of others
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a clear message in a variety of communication settings, attentively listens to others and adjusts their own style
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five plus (5+) of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement required, beverage and/or snack, bakery, food sourcing
• Proven track record of success in executing and supporting sourcing strategies
• Prior large organization management experience in the food services industry a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong English verbal and written communication skills required, Spanish proficiency a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain a high attention to detail with a sense of urgency
• Knowledge of variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MS Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and
• Business Intelligence