SodexoSO

Senior Manager, Contract Utilization

Sodexo USA is a leader in food service and facilities management, committed to enhancing quality of life and sustainability in everyday experiences.

Sodexo

Employee count: 1001-5000

United States only

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Manager, Contract Utilization to join our Distribution Team. In this role, you will be the key liaison between Sodexo and its prime distribution partners, ensuring contracted products are properly forecasted, stocked, and delivered across the U.S. You’ll use data-driven insights, strong supplier relationships, and supply chain expertise to maximize contract compliance and utilization.

This is a remote position that can be based anywhere within the United States.

What You'll Do

  • Lead day-to-day relationships with prime distributors (Sysco, US Foods, Gordon, etc.) across multiple distribution centers

  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of contracted products and monitor compliance at all levels

  • Support product forecasting and inventory management of proprietary SKUs in partnership with manufacturers and distributors

  • Maintain and manage national and regional product catalogs

  • Use tools such as Excel and Power BI to analyze distributor usage, identify opportunities, and report on contract utilization performance

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, culinary, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment

  • Identify opportunities for program participation, consolidation, and compliance improvement

  • Lead or contribute to annual projects focused on innovation, cost savings, or process optimization

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

  • Strong relationship management and communication skills

  • Proven experience in supply chain, distribution, or foodservice operations (especially with major distributors)

  • Technical skills in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables required); Power BI or other data platforms a plus

  • Solid understanding of food product categories and contract management

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a remote, fast-paced environment

  • Strong customer service orientation with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience with Sodexo tools like TMC or Market Connection

  • Experience supporting multiple segments and managing order catalogs

  • Background working in or with distribution houses, brokers, or regional account roles

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 3 years of distribution or procurement experience or experience in operations or operations support

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About Sodexo

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At Sodexo, we are committed to creating a better everyday for everyone. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseille, France, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve while contributing responsibly to the communities in which we operate. We understand the importance of providing high-quality food services and facilities management solutions that improve operational efficiency and boost customer satisfaction.

As the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences, Sodexo operates in more than 45 countries and employs over 430,000 dedicated professionals. In the U.S. alone, we have over 104,000 employees serving approximately 80 million consumers daily. Our diverse services encompass everything from tailored dining experiences that cater to the tastes and needs of local communities to comprehensive facilities management that ensures clean, safe, and efficient environments across educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and corporate settings.

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