Senior Manager, Business & Supplier Engagement

Entegra has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Business Performance - Supplier Engagement to join our team. The Senior Manager, Business Performance – Supplier Engagement will play a key role in driving a redesigned, data‑driven supplier engagement strategy. This role supports the shift from activity‑based supplier management to a more strategic, growth‑focused model that delivers measurable value for suppliers, clients, Sodexo, and Entegra.

In this role you will partner across Supplier Engagement, Supply Management, Marketing, Culinary, Finance, Legal, Technology, and Commercial teams to strengthen supplier relationships, activate growth opportunities, improve visibility, and track ROI.

• Mid‑Atlantic:
  Atlanta (GA);
  Charlotte (NC);
  Maryland;
  Orlando (FL);
  Washington, DC;
  Virginia
• Northeast:
  New York (NY);
  New Jersey (NJ);
  Pennsylvania (PA);
  Delaware (DE)
• Midwest:
  Chicago (IL);
  Indianapolis (IN)
• Southeast:
  Dallas (TX);
  Irving (TX);
  San Antonio (TX)

• Support execution of Entegra’s Supplier Engagement Strategy across National, Local, and Direct suppliers.
• Help operationalize a supplier engagement model focused on segmentation, growth planning, communication, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Supply Management to identify priority suppliers, top opportunities, at‑risk suppliers, and utilization growth areas.
• Provide suppliers with actionable, data‑based opportunities that connect their products, programs, and resources to client needs.
• Coordinate supplier meetings, business reviews, top‑to‑top discussions, advisory board planning, and event participation.
• Build and maintain supplier engagement tools, trackers, dashboards, templates, profiles, and reporting resources.
• Support supplier business plans, activation calendars, communication plans, and follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to align supplier engagement efforts with Entegra’s business performance and client growth priorities.
• Track activity, outcomes, and ROI to demonstrate the impact of supplier engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a key contact for supplier inquiries and foundational engagement processes.

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, skills, and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off and company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

• Strong project management, organization, and follow‑through.
• Experience with supplier engagement, food service, GPOs, supply chain, distribution, or related industries.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal teams and external supplier partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, supplier‑facing presence.
• Comfort working with data, reporting, dashboards, trackers, and performance metrics.
• Ability to translate supplier insights and data into clear actions and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple functions and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, Forms, Word, and related tools.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Strengthen supplier engagement consistency and execution.
• Increase supplier participation in Entegra programs, events, and client‑facing opportunities.
• Support measurable supplier growth and program utilization.
• Improve cross‑functional alignment around supplier priorities.
• Provide clear tracking, reporting, and ROI visibility.
• Help position Entegra as a preferred GPO partner for suppliers.

• Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years.
• Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years.

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