**Unit Description** **As a natural problem-solver, you thrive on challenges.** **You’re also an expert at implementing solutions.** **_Entegra Procurement Services is a fast-growing and dynamic division of Sodexo and part of a global procurement network that manages more than $36 billion in spend for food, services and supplies, and serves more than 120,000 purchasing sites throughout the United States alone. Entegra Procurement Services is a performance improvement company that specializes in procurement management, culinary services and data analytics for multi-unit clients in industries including seniors, healthcare, education, government, faith based, leisure, hotels, and restaurants. We deliver procurement solutions that drive operational effectiveness and innovative products and services._** **_ _** We are searching for a **Entegra Operation Support Senior Manager. Candidate must reside in Southern California.** **Key responsibilities include:** + Develop strategies to sell the value of the SDX/Entegra contracted program that will improve compliance at the unit, affiliate and client level using data to identify and target areas of highest opportunity. + Identify and communicate cost savings opportunities (product and vendor) that are available through approved Sodexo/Entegra approved vendor partners. + Align with Entegra Segment Leaders to strategically focus and identify targeted units, affiliates and clients + Work with internal teams and tools (EPIQ) to produce and present opportunity assessments to find additional cost savings and or conversions to higher quality or higher yield products. + Involve key contacts with approved suppliers, distributors, and brokers, to solution account-level service related level issues. + Expedite vendor resources for all new client on-boarding activities to ensure seamless transition for new Entegra clients. + Assist Entegra locations in meeting the requirements of their operational and financial goals.Delivers updates on contracted program changes and/or enhancements in conjunction with the program activation team. + Communicates key industry insights and market trends and suggests ways to keep up with those trends with specific contracted food, equipment, and supplies. + Aligns manufacturers and brokers with customers when it is necessary to enhance the participant’s understanding of how to utilize key preferred products and programs. + Support disaster preparedness and recovery activities throughout the year and on demand as needed. + Work with Entegra Culinary Team to promote and align EPK services for client menu design, efficiencies of client F&B operations, and product cuttings for opportunity conversions to contracted programs. **The ideal candidate will possess the following** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + 5 year’s operational management experience + 3 years’ experience in a sales and account support in a client facing role + Superior customer service skills + Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to build strong relationships. + Skilled at managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously. Learn more about Entegra (https://www.entegraps.com/sites/eps-eu/home.html) At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, access to our employee assistance program, and other discounts. Click here for more information about Sodexo’s Benefits (https://bit.ly/2EVNezw) . **Not the job for you?** At Sodexo, we offer positions that support a variety of career goals working in diverse business segments, including Corporate Headquarters, Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living, and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. **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. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 5 years Basic Functional Experience - 3 years of sales or operations experience Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. **Location** _US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-ANAHEIM | US-CA-Irvine | US-CA-GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA_ **System ID** _975921_ **Category** _Purchasing & Distribution_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$74100 to $136950_ **Company : Segment Desc** _ENTEGRA PROCUREMENT SERVICES_ _Remote_