Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Union Supply develops and executes sourcing strategies for Union Supply. This role manages the full sourcing lifecycle—from market analysis and supplier selection to negotiation, implementation, supplier performance, and value delivery—while partnering cross-functionally to support cost, quality, availability, compliance, and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
This role requires a strong sourcing professional who can evaluate supplier markets, lead competitive events, negotiate commercial terms, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable savings and operational value.
- Category Management — CPG, Personal Care and Retail
- Lead sourcing for CPG, Personal Care, and Retail categories, including food, beverages, hygiene, health and beauty care, apparel, electronics, accessories, and related consumer products.
- Develop category strategies that support cost, quality, service, availability, compliance, and customer requirements.
- Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, and implementation plans.
- Negotiate pricing, rebates, allowances, specifications, service expectations, delivery requirements, and contract terms.
- Manage supplier onboarding, performance, business reviews, renewals, issue resolution, and continuity planning.
- Monitor pricing, commodity, freight, and market trends to protect margin and total value.
- Support product innovation, assortment optimization, item rationalization, private label opportunities, and SKU-level performance.
- Prepare clear reporting on sourcing recommendations, savings, supplier performance, compliance, rebates, and value realization.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
• 4+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience.
• Experience sourcing CPG and/or consumer product categories.
• Experience leading RFPs, negotiating agreements, managing supplier relationships, and supporting contract execution.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and supplier-facing communication skills.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and accountability.
Preferred
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience sourcing Personal Care, health and beauty care, hygiene, and/or Retail categories.
- Private label sourcing or product development experience is a plus.
- Experience using procurement, sourcing, spend analytics, and contract management systems.
- ISM CPSM, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification.
- 15-30% Travel may be required to support Union Supply program needs.
Benefits
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.