Director, NPI & Direct Procurement, TH, US&C (12-month Fixed Term)

Restaurant Brands International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the quick service restaurant industry as a Procurement Specialist. In this 12-month fixed-term role, you will develop procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings initiatives to enhance restaurant profitability. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management and excellent analytical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement.
• Category-specific purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience in QSR, food processing, retail, or CPG sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Negotiates and executes business tenders; leads contractual discussions.
• Measures supplier performance and identifies improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

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

MBA with a specialization in Supply Chain or Finance

CPA/CFA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.

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 committed to improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes procurement strategy aligned with business goals for assigned categories, including sourcing and contingencies.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets industry and market trends.
• Negotiates and executes business tenders; leads contractual discussions and liaises with cross-functional teams.
• Develops competitive benchmarks and financial models to analyze offers and deals for viability and profitability.
• Assesses business risks related to procurement and ensures transparency of risks to the organization.
• Sources, onboards, and manages vendors; also handles vendor terminations when necessary.
• Measures supplier performance, identifies improvement initiatives, and supports corrective actions.
• Assesses commodity hedging strategies and executes hedges with raw material suppliers to ensure supply stability and enhance restaurant profitability.
• Drives purchase cost savings initiatives to improve restaurant profitability.
• Acts as a point of contact with vendors in assigned categories to resolve issues impacting restaurant owners.
• Oversees and manages the onboarding and launch of new SKUs at the Tim Hortons system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering preferred.
• MBA with a specialization in Supply Chain or Finance or CPA/CFA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement within North American Fast Food or Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Experience in developing financial models to analyze deals and offers.
• Excellent analytical skills for researching and interpreting data.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Category-specific purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience in QSR, food processing, retail, or CPG sectors preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

*This is a 12-month fixed-term role.

RBI is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available upon request.

Our global benefits focus on physical, mental, and financial wellness, including a comprehensive paid parental leave program, free telemedicine, and mental health support.

Restaurant Brands International and its affiliates are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation requests for disabilities are welcomed.