Foodservice Sourcing Manager

Premier Inc.

. Manage the foodservice contracting life cycle, from contract negotiation through vendor management and renewals .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, negotiation, and vendor relations within the foodservice industry, while effectively leading cross-functional projects and utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements.

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Contract ManagementNegotiationData AnalyticsProject ManagementSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationVendor ManagementCategory AnalysisQuality ControlPerformance MetricsRFI/RFP/RFQ ManagementData InterpretationProject Workplan DevelopmentSavings AnalysisFoodservice Operations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Computer ProgramsSoftware Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Foodservice OperationsPurchasing ManagementCategory ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationContract Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the foodservice contracting life cycle, from contract negotiation through vendor management and renewals
Manage marketing support, RFI/RFP/RFQ/bid packages, terms and conditions, price negotiation, vendor management and renewals
Implement and manage control policies, procedures, quality control measures and key performance indicators
Develop engagement strategies and metrics for contracted suppliers
Create and present category analysis to the Foodservice Committee for contract awards
Provide membership support on open questions and opportunities
Manage ongoing category performance, including identifying contract coverage opportunities, monitoring industry trends and ensuring compliance with contracted price change terms
Develop and manage project workplans, timelines, resources and milestones
Prioritize team efforts, coach team members, delegate responsibilities and review work for accuracy
Develop project status reports and manage project information
Identify and resolve project issues and manage client expectations
Participate in Product Planning and Contract Management sourcing meetings
Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies for product categories and suppliers
Communicate with suppliers and monitor RFPs, member analysis and negotiation meetings
Review supplier-requested terms and conditions changes
Develop negotiation meeting materials and conduct simple and complex supplier negotiation meetings
Build recommendations for final contract awards and present them to cross-functional teams
Review savings analyses, coordinate final contracts and assist with Contract Launch Plans
Provide developmental feedback, resolve employee issues, provide counseling and participate in training
Implement quality standards, evaluate delivery and supervise process and technology improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 or more years of applicable experience
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Experience in foodservice operations, administration, marketing, purchasing/category management, and/or sales with strong product knowledge
Contract/account management in with diverse and vast contracts
Demonstrated analytical experience managing and interpreting contract related data (large data sets) and presenting results
Experience leading cross-functional projects
Food Service Program Operations
Data Analytics
Account management
Supply Chain Management
Negotiation
Project Management
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Ability to travel 1-20% within the US

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or sincerely held religious belief