Manager, Procurement, LAC

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is a leading global quick‑service restaurant company with four iconic brands:
Tim Hortons®, Burger King®, Popeyes®, and Firehouse Subs®.

The Senior Analyst – Indirect Procurement (Equipment, Furniture, Chemicals) will support sourcing, supplier negotiation, and supplier agreement management for the LAC region. The role works closely with Operations, Area Franchisee Leads, and Master Franchisees to align procurement execution with business needs, support cost optimization initiatives, and maintain the regional category spend database.

• Execute sourcing strategies for Food, Beverages & Paper/Packaging Categories, as well as Indirect Categories such as Furniture and CAPEX.
• Ensure alignment of procurement strategies and execution plans with Business Leaders (Marketing/Operations/SQA/General Managers) and Master Franchisees.
• Support and lead negotiations and RFPs with appropriate suppliers.
• Identify and execute key market opportunities to optimize food costs and improve franchisee profitability.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives such as localization of products, approval of contingency suppliers, dual sourcing, and product development support.
• Manage the regional category spend database, ensuring it is up to date and used effectively for RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, and continuous opportunity identification.
• Build procurement awareness and capability in regional and franchise teams.
• Work with the legal team on MNDAs, MTCs, etc., and ensure escalations to the business when applicable.
• Provide support for new country market entries to ensure supply and availability of products.
• Ensure supplier agreements are in place and monitor key SLAs for suppliers into distribution centers.
• Provide support in approval and onboarding of new suppliers into the RBI system.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement preferred.
• Team player with strong communication, problem‑solving, and leadership capabilities.
• Develop financial models to analyze cost savings opportunities, determine viability, and assess profitability.
• Strong analytical skills (researching, analyzing, and interpreting data).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in QSR, food processing, retail, or CPG preferred.
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese required.

• Five‑day onsite work schedule to support collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits focused on physical, mental, and financial wellness, including paid parental leave, free telemedicine, and mental wellness support.

• Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.

• Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
• RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
• Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.