Role Overview

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Sodexo is hiring a Director of Contract Compliance to join our dynamic Supply Management team. This strategic role is pivotal in ensuring vendor alignment with company policies and compliance standards. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, analytical thinker with strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset. This is a remote position. Candidates may reside anywhere within the United States. What You'll Do Key Responsibilities: Vendor Exception Management Evaluate and process exception requests for existing vendors, including policy deviations and contract compliance issues.

Assess potential risks and impacts associated with exceptions.

Maintain thorough documentation of decisions and supporting rationale.

New Vendor Onboarding Review and validate new vendor requests to ensure alignment with verified business needs and compliance requirements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, and Category Managers—to secure necessary approvals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a liaison between internal departments and external requestors.

Provide clear guidance on vendor business requirements and exception processes.

Proactively escalate issues or risks to leadership when appropriate.

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 Key Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 7 years’ experience in contract compliance, strategic analysis or supply management

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with vendor management systems such as SAP or Birchstreet is a plus.

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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 7 years Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years of experience in contract compliance, operations, strategic analysis, or related field. Location US-MD-NORTH BETHESDA | US-GA-Atlanta | US-CT-Danbury | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-MA-Boston | US-TX-Houston | US-IL-Chicago | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-CA-Sacramento System ID 982411 Category General Management Employment Status Full-Time Exempt Posted Range $101600 to $187990 Company : Segment Desc CORPORATE STAFF Remote

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