Sr. Manager, CapEx Procurement

Popeyes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quick service restaurant group is seeking a Senior Manager, CapEX to lead sourcing and supplier management across North America. This role requires expertise in procurement strategy, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to drive cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of progressive experience, preferably in the construction or capital project sectors, and strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement or strategic sourcing.
• 3 years in construction, development, or capital project procurement.
• Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian construction ecosystems preferred.
• Experience in multi-unit, franchise, or large-scale retail/QSR environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy for capital projects.
• Conduct market research to inform sourcing and contracting decisions.
• Create and manage RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute business tenders.
• Develop financial models to analyze deals and offers for viability.
• Drive purchase cost savings initiatives to improve profitability.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering

MBA or CPA/CFA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint)

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of buildingthe 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 billionin 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.

Tim Hortons is expanding and modernizing across both the Canada and U.S. , with a strong pipeline of new builds and renovations. As Senior Manager, CapEX you will lead sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy for capital project needs—including development, fabrication, construction, services, and furniture—across North America.

This role ensures that Tim Hortons has the right partners and supply base to deliver projects consistently on time, on budget, and to brand standards. You will bring procurement expertise to one of the most strategic areas of our business, balancing cost efficiency, speed, and quality while supporting growth across a diverse, franchise network.

T he position liaises with Development, Design, Marketing , Operations and Finance functions to support Tim Hortons system for North America. The Procurement Manager will actively prioritize and manage the following key activities and responsibilities.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy & Planning: Develop & execute procurement strategy for assigned categories including sourcing and contingencies across U.S. and Canadian markets

• Market Research : Researches , analyzes, and interprets financial information and market trends (materials, labor, logistics ) in both countries, leveraging insights to inform sourcing and contracting decisions.

• RFPs & Negotiations : Create s and manages RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute business tenders, including terms, service levels, and warranties, to ensure alignment with business requirements supporting new store development and major renovation programs,

• Contract Management: Negotiate s long-term agreements and framework contracts that secure supply, mitigate risks, and deliver savings

• Financial Modeling: Develops financial models to analyze deals and offers to determine viability and profitability

• Supplier Relationship Management : M anage s key vendor relationships including measuring supplier performance, through scorecards, KPI’s and quarterly reviews, identifying performance improvement initiatives and supports corrective actions as required .

• Cost Optimization: Drives purchase cost savings initiatives which consistently improve restaurant profitability while maintaining brand standards and project quality

• Risk Management: Supports Lead in assessing business risks associated with the procurement of goods or services in assigned category and ensures transparency of risk to the Head of the department

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Participates in regular cross-functional category team meetings as the strategic sourcing lead on Indirect procurement to make sourcing recommendations and highlight supply risks ; Acts as point of contact with select vendors to resolve issues impacting restaurant owner s.

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 Procurement or strategic sourcing , with at least 3 years in construction, development, or capital project procurement preferred

• 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

• Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian construction ecosystems (general contractors, trades, fabricators, FF&E) preferred

• M ulti-unit, franchise, or large-scale retail/QSR/hospitality environments experience in North American preferred

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

• SAP and Coupa experience are an asset.

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.