Sr. Manager, Direct Procurement, US&C;

Sr. Manager, Direct Procurement, TH, US&C (Fixed Term - 12 months)
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Senior Manager, Procurement
Reporting to the VP, Procurement for Tim Hortons, this position will be responsible for leading procurement for key food and paper categories to support the Tim Hortons North America stores. The role will involve industry benchmarking, developing financial models to support the procurement function and strategic negotiations, while executing sourcing strategies for key food and paper categories. The position liaises with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance and Finance functions to support Tim Hortons business priorities.

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

Responsibilities

Develops and executes procurement strategy that aligns with business strategy for assigned categories including sourcing and contingencies

Researches, analyzes, and interprets industry and market trends

Negotiates and executes business tenders

Develops competitive benchmarks and financial models to analyse offers and deals to determine viability and profitability

Assesses business risks associated with the procurement of goods or services in assigned categories and ensures transparency of risk to organization

Sources, onboards, and nurtures new vendors while also managing the termination of vendors, when applicable

Measures supplier performance, identifies performance improvement initiatives and supports corrective actions as required

Assesses commodity hedging strategies relevant to categories and executes hedges with raw material suppliers to provide supply stability and improve restaurant profitability

Drives purchase cost savings initiatives which consistently improve restaurant profitability

Acts as point of contact with select vendors in assigned category to resolve issues impacting restaurant owners

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred

MBA with Supply Chain or Finance specialization or CPA/CFA designation preferred

5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Procurement in North American Fast Food restaurants or Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Team player with strong communication and problem‑solving skills as well as leadership capabilities

Develops financial models to analyse deals and offers to determine viability and profitability

Strong analytical skills (researching, analysing and interpreting data)

Exceptional organisational abilities, time management and interpersonal skills

Category specific purchasing experience preferred

QSR, food processing, retail or CPG experience preferred

Advanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Salary
Base salary range of $ – $. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and…