Senior Buyer, Equipment and Furnishing Procurement
Role Overview: Drive Strategic Procurement with InReach Sodexo is seeking a Senior Buyer, Equipment and Furnishings to join our growing InReach team. This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates based in the Central Time Zone. In this role, you will manage equipment and furnishings purchasing across a portfolio of 11+ client sites nationwide, serving as the key liaison between internal operations teams and external vendors. If you thrive in a fast-paced procurement environment and bring expertise in office refreshments equipment, this is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact with a new account. Full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more Career growth and advancement opportunities within Sodexo Remote flexibility with a collaborative, cross-functional team What You'll Do:
What You'll Do
- Manage purchasing of coffee, tea, and counter-top beverage equipment across 11+ national sites
- Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors, managing relationships and online ordering portals
- Translate operational needs from internal customers and site leaders into vendor-ready procurement actions
- Problem-solve supply chain challenges and develop proactive, alternate solutions in time-sensitive situations
- Follow up and follow through on all open orders, ensuring timely fulfillment and accurate documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations teams and client stakeholders to align on equipment needs
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:
- 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in the office refreshments, food, or beverage space
- Hands-on familiarity with coffee brewer systems, counter-top water systems, and related equipment
- Strong communication and relationship management skills across multiple stakeholder levels
- Proven ability to manage vendor portals and navigate online ordering platforms
- Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work quickly and adapt in dynamic environments
- Experience supporting multi-site or distributed operations preferred
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 you’re 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 complete this form. Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in purchasing or related field