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Vice President of Supply Chain

SpenDifference - VICE PRESIDENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN

Compass Group - Denver, CO 80211

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 200,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states.

Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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.

SpenDifference partners with restaurant companies by providing customized supply chain solutions. Our better together approach provides leverage, expertise, technology and transparency to ensure our customers’ supply chain delivers maximum value. With services tailored to meet our customers’ needs, we manage costs and risks, and deliver actionable intelligence for a stronger bottom line while supporting brand growth. We utilize proprietary tools and expertise to create an integrated solution addressing all aspects of our customers’ supply chain, leading to cost savings, customized contracting and business intelligence.

SpenDifference believes in our people and supports a healthy work-life balance. Family first, always is embedded in our culture. Family is however you describe it. Transparency is a core belief that we share with our customers and employees. Every one of our team members has the ability to impact our strategy development and execution. Better Together is something we live every day throughout our entire business.

Job Description:

The Vice President of Supply Chain will build and lead SpenDifference’s procurement and distribution, logistics and supply management services functions, providing leadership and oversight for procurement and distribution operations across the organization, while building and maintaining strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. She/he is responsible for developing and driving the organizations Future Picture and Centers of Gravity. She/he is responsible for building a team that creates Raving Fans with our clients and suppliers. He/she will also be responsible for coordinating Sourcing efforts with parent company, Foodbuy LLC, to maximize value to clients and other stakeholders. The Vice President must have the ability to remove barriers to success for the supply chain team by ensuring the staff has the tools, processes, skillsets and training to succeed. This job requires a high degree of motivation, integrity and flexibility.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads the effective implementation, integration, and execution Future Picture and related Centers of Gravity

Oversee daily operations of the Procurement, Risk Management, and the Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Management Service teams ensuring an accurate and timely response to all stakeholders

Align with parent company, Foodbuy LLC on sourcing strategies

Responsible for developing and maintaining top to top relationships with key supplier partners.

Ensures the supply chain team has the tools, processes, skillsets and training to successfully perform procurement activities

Develops, implements and leads Supplier Advisory Council

Establish effective metrics and performance monitoring systems to ensure quantifiable measurements of the delivery of supply chain results

Builds organizational capability within the procurement, sourcing and distribution, logistics and supply management functions to develop a highly effective team of professionals

Studies and understands procurement horizon, commodity and distribution markets, and their impact on the supply chain activities and customer needs

Analyzes market conditions, customer usage and contracts to identify opportunities for SpenDifference and its clients

Ensures all contracts follow legal requirements and appropriate regulatory agencies

Represents SpenDifference always according to the Mission/Vision and Values of the organization

Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Years’ experience in Field/Career: 18

10+ years of progressive supply chain experience (5 years in a leadership role), preferably in the food & beverage industry

Expert knowledge of purchasing, distribution, warehouse management, transportation / logistic processes and tools in a complex organization

Extensive experience leading the development and implementation of strategic procurement plans including purchasing, risk management, sourcing and vendor selection

In-depth knowledge of all functions of the supply chain and of how upstream and primary market drivers affect cost and supply is required. Must have the ability to translate knowledge of the market into an execution plan for the supply chain activities of the organization and individual projects.

Proven leadership experience in a large, complex organization

Demonstrated ability to successfully influence critical internal and external critical stakeholders

Highly motivated and self-directed individual who is tenacious in his/her methodology

Ability to represent the company to all levels at the customer and industry

Excellent negotiation skills

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Supply Chain Certifications preferred

Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality

Business travel is required (25-40%)

Apply to Foodbuy today!

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Req ID: 219875