Procurement Database / Quality Assurance Manager

Role Overview Sodexo has an opening for a Procurement Database / Quality Assurance Manager for our operations in partnership with the Ft. Worth Independent School District in Ft. Worth, Texas The Procurement Database / Quality Assurance Manager plays a key role in supporting process excellence, cost management, and product compliance across the region. This role ensures accurate purchasing data, maintains strategic procurement tools, supports menu and commodity utilization, and partners closely with culinary, marketing, and nutrition teams. The Procurement Specialist also serves as a liaison between vendors, supply partners, and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency, innovation, and USDA-compliant product offerings. What You'll Do + Conduct FAST sheet analysis and provide recommendations + Maintain the Pantry List yearu2011round, including annual mass updates based on forecasting and purchasing strategies + Support prime spend analysis and provide guidance for costu2011effective purchasing + Perform biu2011annual pricing comparisons using TMC and PrimeroEdge to close ingredient cost gaps + Review and distribute monthly pricing; monitor cost increases and supply trends + Develop and manage annual a la carte pricing tools, and partner with dietitians to ensure smartu2011snack compliance + Review monthly commodity reports and partner with SNM and onu2011site dietitians to maximize commodity utilization and recommend menu adjustments + Provide costing support for menus as needed + Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including routine meetings with Sysco Account Managers + Collaborate with SMCCs and the regional RAM on product needs, new vendors, and issue resolution + Work with SNM to support product and menu strategy + Liaise between Sodexo Supply, SNM, and brokers to maintain USDA/contract product compliance + Coordinate product testing, vendor fairs, and regional innovative product introductions + Provide guidance to GMs on item selection for special programs and events, and troubleshoot operational issues + Send necessary notifications and reminders to the team + Distribute weekly procurement updates and files (e.g., DUP, commodity inventory) + Monitor and support utilization of Slow and Dead (SAD) products + Issue recall alerts when needed + Visit accounts with foodu2011cost challenges to provide operational support + Support local food purchasing initiatives and contribute to the local food development committee + Provide routine farmu2011tou2011school information to the team + Support inventory processes and training + Deliver training on procurement systems, TMC, inventory management, menu costing, pantry list usage, and more + Collaborate with Marketing and Culinary teams to source and test compliant ingredients, ensuring that innovative menu concepts meet USDA and Sodexo standards 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 + Analytical thinking for datau2011driven decisionu2011making. + Relationship building with vendors, operators, and district partners. + Problem solving for supply, cost, and operational challenges. + Organizational strength to manage multiple processes and deadlines. Core Procurement & Supply Chain Skills + Strategic sourcing and purchasing u2014 managing core program items, a la carte products, catering needs, and regional purchasing strategies. + Vendor management u2014 maintaining strong relationships with Sysco and other distributors; coordinating with brokers; resolving product issues; supporting new vendor onboarding. + Cost analysis and price management u2014 conducting biu2011annual pricing comparisons, reviewing monthly pricing, identifying cost increases, and recommending costu2011effective alternatives. + Commodity utilization u2014 analyzing monthly commodity reports, ensuring proper drawdown, and advising on menu adjustments to maximize USDA commodity usage. + Inventory oversight u2014 monitoring slow and dead (SAD) products, supporting inventory processes, and training teams on inventory management best practices. + Pantry list and product catalog management u2014 maintaining and updating the pantry list, managing annual mass updates, and ensuring product accuracy across systems. Data, Systems, and Technical Expertise + Menu costing and financial analysis u2014 costing menus, identifying ingredient cost gaps, and supporting food cost improvement efforts. + System proficiency u2014 working with TMC, PrimeroEdge, and other procurement or menu management systems. + Forecasting and trend analysis u2014 identifying supply trends, forecasting needs, and adjusting purchasing strategies accordingly. + Reporting and documentation u2014 distributing pricing updates, procurement files, commodity inventories, and weekly communications to operators. 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 youu2019re 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 completethis form (. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Location _US-TX-FORT WORTH_ System ID _986987_ Category _Food Service_ Employment Status _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ Posted Range _$61710 to $79860_ Company : Segment Desc _SCHOOL SERVICES_ _On-Site_

Created: 2026-03-09