Anthony Jocbalis
Category Director Foodservice, Global Supply Management @Sodexo
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WORK HISTORY
Category Director Foodservice, Global Supply Management @Sodexo
London, GB
Director of global category strategy for FM and Foodservice categories spend), including leading a high performing team in packaging, disposables, reusables, health and hygiene products, dine-in equipment, and kitchen infrastructure across all Sodexo regions (NA, EMEA, LATAM, APAC). Spearheading a global transformation in supply management by building integrated, ethical, and ESG compliant sourcing frameworks that reduce risk and improve performance across global and regional levels. Managing and mentoring a cross-regional team while collaborating with SMEs, brand owners, and supply chain partners to drive sustainable innovation in hygiene, tableware, and critical operational portfolios. Responsible for embedding governance, improving supplier diversity and traceability, and ensuring category strategies align with Sodexo’s global brand objectives and long-term resilience goals.
EDUCATION
Kingston University
BA (Hons), Marketing Communications and Advertising
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Mayfield High School London
GCSE, GNVQ, Maths, English, Science Double Award, Geography, Information and Communication Technology
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
MCIPS, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Havering College of Further and Higher Education
GCE A Level, Law, Accounting, Business
Malmö University
Master's Degree, Communication for Development
ABOUT ANTHONY JOCBALIS
Experienced global category director (MCIPS and IPMA) with over 15 years at multinational food, foodservice, FM, pharma and chemical organisations. Currently leading a high performing procurement team and transforming soft FM and foodservice categories by raising maturity to operate strategically across top, bottom and green lines. MBA, MA and BA (Hons) graduate magna cum laude with a strong interest in leadership, sustainable supply chains, and driving significant net zero impact across scopes 1-3 whilst delivering value based solutions with the best total cost of ownership.PBICSc in cleaning sciences and IPMA certified in project management with experience in strategic procurement, supply chain and global brand development projects. Leading transformative programmes and projects, as well as developing talent to reach Procurement 4.0, including global category management, data analytics, SRM and e-Sourcing processes. Previous experience in managing a team of international buyers across blue chip business in direct category sourcing, managing global contracts and process development as well as lean supply chains.MBA honours graduate in strategic procurement and project management, with a second Masters degree in Communication for Development with thesis on global development narratives, ESG and how current discourse impacts global organisations. First class BA Honours Degree in Marketing Communications. Currently live and work in the UK, but flexible to live, work and travel globally to transform your procurement function to be market leading, or consult your business to make sure procurement drives significant and strategic value across the entire supply chain.
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