Associate, Vendor Performance (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual)

US Foods hiring for Associate, Vendor Performance (Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual) jobs in Rosemont, IL, US

Flexible Work Policy: The Vendor Performance Associate position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (2 days per week) and virtual (3 days per week). This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute process and project mandates from VP Supplier Relationship Management, including providing updates and tracking of progress, managing risks, ad delivering results

• Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives, during the analysis, piloting, and implementation stages

• Collaborate to resolve issues generated by suppliers or to support suppliers

• Support Supply Chain and Logistics in supplier negotiations

• Provide planning, analytical and monitoring capabilities across the different stages

• Apply and execute different Supplier Relationship Management frameworks, based on business needs, including contract conditions fulfillment, KPI measurement and evaluation, risk management, supplier negotiation analytics, etc.

• Develop effective communication materials to communicate results to leadership and align stakeholders from different functions on opportunities, risks, and necessary strategic actions

• Lead communication efforts with the field or internal / external stakeholders on Supplier management

• Develop strategies with key business partners to sustain high performance across suppliers

• Support sustainment of strategic relationships with select suppliers

• Assess rewards and penalties for suppliers based on contract performance and other conditions

• Support execution of benchmarks to enhance US Foods Supplier Management capabilities

RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
• Working teams across Field Leadership, Commercial, Category Management, National Accounts, DC Operations, Replenishment, Finance, IT, Logistics, SLT/ELT/BOD, Stakeholders across full organization
External:
• Working teams of US Foods suppliers

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus

Related Experience/Requirements:
• 5+ years of work experience in consulting and/or strategy function

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Proven record leading strategic / analytical projects
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex, cross-functional projects
• Continuous improvement mindset: vigilant in identifying ways to challenge the status quo
• Strong aptitude for making data-based decisions and developing novel ways to utilize data
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills a must
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation

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