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.

• Conduct FAST sheet analysis and provide recommendations
• Maintain the Pantry List year‑round, including annual mass updates based on forecasting and purchasing strategies
• Support prime spend analysis and provide guidance for cost‑effective purchasing
• Perform bi‑annual pricing comparisons using TMC and Primero Edge 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 smart‑snack compliance
• Review monthly commodity reports and partner with SNM and on‑site 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 food‑cost challenges to provide operational support
• Support local food purchasing initiatives and contribute to the local food development committee
• Provide routine farm‑to‑school 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

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.

• Analytical thinking for data‑driven decision‑making.
• Relationship building with vendors, operators, and district partners.
• Problem solving for supply, cost, and operational challenges.
• Organizational strength to manage multiple processes and deadlines.

• Strategic sourcing and purchasing — managing core program items, a la carte products, catering needs, and regional purchasing strategies.
• Vendor management — maintaining strong relationships with Sysco and other distributors; coordinating with brokers; resolving product issues; supporting new vendor onboarding.
• Cost analysis and price management — conducting bi‑annual pricing comparisons, reviewing monthly pricing, identifying cost increases, and recommending cost‑effective alternatives.
• Commodity utilization — analyzing monthly commodity reports, ensuring…