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Senior Director, Strategic Development

Req ID: 1410203
Category: Purchasing/Procurement- SALARY
Brand: FoodBuy
Location: Mississauga, ON
Posting Date: March 24, 2025

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Who Are We?

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place that offers great resources to help you achieve your greatest potential. At Foodbuy, our solutions strengthen supplier relationships, customize offerings, and lower purchasing and production costs. In turn, we can give our passionate employees ongoing opportunities to grow. Join us.

Why work with Foodbuy? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support Services Company. We extend our value-driven purchasing service model to external clients who benefit from our negotiated contracts with manufacturers that support food and beverage and facility management suppliers.

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Job Summary

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join the senior leadership team as the Senior Director, Strategic Development. This is a high-impact role and is responsible for driving growth, expanding our market presence, and shaping the future of our business.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Senior Director, Strategic Development, we would ask you to do the following for us:

Drive Strategic Alignment: Lead cross-functional and regional alignment to foster collaboration and ensure scalable business growth.
Partner with Leadership: Collaborate with executives to shape long-term growth strategies that secure competitive advantage.
Innovative Strategy Development: Develop and execute high-impact strategies to drive market penetration, unlock new revenue streams, and position Foodbuy Canada as an industry leader.
Market Intelligence & Growth: Leverage market research to identify M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships that fuel growth and enhance competitive positioning.
Lead Communication & Marketing Strategy: Lead a team to create and execute a communication strategy that boosts Member Engagement and drives strategic development.

Think you have what it takes to be our Senior Director, Strategic Development? We are committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here is how we’ll know you are the best fit:

10 years in strategic planning, business development or leadership roles, ideally in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related industries.
Proven success in driving enterprise strategies and collaborating across functions for business growth.
Experience working with C-suite executives to implement high-level initiatives.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to conduct financial analysis to drive business outcomes.
Track record of leading initiatives that expand market presence and revenue.
Experience in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication skills, influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Results focused with experience managing P&L and delivering high-impact initiatives.
Comfortable with ambiguity and leading innovation in dynamic environments

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.