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

Restaurant Brands International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of NPI & Direct Procurement to lead procurement strategies and vendor management. This role involves developing competitive benchmarks, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supply stability to enhance restaurant profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Supply Chain and Procurement, with exceptional analytical and leadership skills. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to its mission of building beloved restaurant brands globally while enjoying comprehensive benefits focused on wellness and family support.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement.
• Team player with strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes procurement strategy for assigned categories.
• Negotiates and executes business tenders and leads contractual conversations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Vendor Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

MBA with Supply Chain or Finance Specialization

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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

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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.

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; leads contractual conversations and execution liaising with cross functional teams
• 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
• Oversees and project manages a pipeline of hundreds of new SKUs being onboarded and launched at the Tim Hortons system
  
  

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, analyzing and interpreting data)
• Exceptional organizational 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.)
• This is a 12-month fixed term role.
  
  

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

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, 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, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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