Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

Job Summary

Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement is a newly created role at the intersection of Popeyes brand strategy and RBI's Global Indirect Procurement function. This position owns the end‑to‑end indirect sourcing strategy for Popeyes – responsible for approximately $300M in annual NRO (New Restaurant Opening) and indirect spend across categories including Kitchen Equipment & Smallwares (KES), FF&E, Signage, and General Contractor services. The role demands a strong category strategist who can independently drive sourcing initiatives, build supplier relationships, and deliver measurable savings for Popeyes franchise owners and the brand.

RBI follows a 5 day, in‑office work schedule to support collaboration; candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.

• Manage the Popeyes NRO indirect spend pipeline ($300M annually), identifying sourcing waves and prioritizing by savings opportunity.
• Lead Strategic Sourcing processes: RFP/RFQ from market analysis through award, including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract execution to ensure supply, control pricing, and mitigate risk.
• Participate in higher‑order procurement skills such as industry and market analysis, TCO and “should‑cost” analysis, all facets of demand management, SRM and risk mitigation.
• Support RBI Global Indirect Procurement processes, tools, and standards, including data integrity in procurement systems.
• Generate and deliver cost savings and implement effective, comprehensive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.
• Develop collaborative relationships with all RBI Brand partners and cross‑functional Popeyes counterparts in Supply Chain, Operations, NPI, Finance, Legal, Marketing, etc.
• Leverage relationships with category business leaders to develop an in‑depth understanding of Popeyes’s current and future business needs.
• Stay current on new laws/policies that impact Popeyes’s compliance relative to sourcing & supply contracts.
• Ensure contract disputes and supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Travel occasionally as business needs dictate.

• BS or BA in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Business, Engineering or other business‑related fields.
• 5–7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, supply chain, or operations.
• Team player with strong communication and problem‑solving skills as well as leadership capabilities.
• Develops financial models to analyze deals and offers to determine viability and profitability.
• Strong analytical skills (researching, analyzing and interpreting data).
• Exceptional organizational abilities, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with restaurant NRO programs, kitchen equipment, FF&E, or construction‑related indirect categories preferred.
• Experience in QSR, food processing, retail or CPG preferred.
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Popeyes benefits at all of our global offices focus on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

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, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.