Strategic Sourcing Manager

As our Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will develop category strategies, lead supplier selection and negotiation, and implement sourcing initiatives that deliver commercial, quality, and service benefits across our operations.

Requirements

• Develop and execute category strategies based on data, insights, stakeholder needs, and market opportunities
• Lead sourcing events, tender processes, and commercial negotiations
• Ensure competitive pricing and best-in-class value through benchmarking and data-driven analysis
• Support sustainability and ethical procurement initiatives
• Lead financial oversight for categories, ensuring robust governance and accurate reporting
• Build, maintain, and influence strong supplier relationships at senior level
• Ensure supplier performance is monitored and measured through KPIs, SLAs, service metrics, and quality audits
• Align purchasing strategy with wholesale and logistics partners
• Communicate changes effectively across the supply chain and buying teams
• Participate in European and global joint procurement projects
• Support testing, validation, and rollout of product changes via cross-functional teams
• Champion compliance with procurement processes, systems, and policy frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Aramark is an equal opportunities employer