US Foods

Associate Sourcing Manager

US Foods

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rosemont • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • Support sourcing strategy execution in alignment with category and merchandising objectives.
  • Assist in planning and scheduling sourcing events and RFPs in partnership with Category Management and Sourcing leadership.
  • Translate sourcing plans into day-to-day execution activities and deliverables.
  • Support management of supplier relationships for assigned EB products.
  • Assist with supplier performance tracking, scorecards, and routine reviews.
  • Coordinate follow-ups with suppliers to address cost, service, or performance gaps.
  • Perform cost analysis and support “clean sheet” cost modeling efforts.
  • Gather and analyze supplier cost data to identify potential savings opportunities.
  • Prepare sourcing and pricing analyses to support negotiations and leadership decision-making.
  • Support supplier negotiations within defined guidelines and authority.
  • Prepare and process contract amendments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sourcing standards.
  • Execute assigned portions of RFPs, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
  • Ensure sourcing materials, recommendations, and approvals are complete and timely.
  • Maintain weekly price calculations, pricing routines, and price file updates.
  • Conduct research related to zero-rate opportunities and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier fill rate and escalate issues to Sourcing leadership as needed.
  • Partner with Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to support sourcing execution.

Requirements

  • 3 years of Sourcing or related experience including RFP, negotiations, vendor management and pricing.
  • Proven experience in negotiations.
  • Ability to operate successfully in a matrix environment and work effectively across multiple groups and levels.
  • Solid negotiation skills and excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to utilizing the skills of influence, persuasion and negotiation to achieve goals.
  • Solid quantitative and analytical skills and the ability to work in a team setting, drive team results and support change management within the organization.
  • Able to provide fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Outlook.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Pre-tax spending accounts
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance
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