Sr. Manager, Direct Procurement, TH, US&C

Popeyes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quick service restaurant brand in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement for food and paper categories. Responsible for industry benchmarking and developing financial models, the role requires strong negotiation skills and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and over five years of experience in supply chain or procurement within fast food or food manufacturing sectors. This position offers progressive benefits focused on wellness.

Benefits

Comprehensive global paid parental leave program

Free telemedicine

Mental wellness support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes procurement strategy that aligns with business strategy.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets industry and market trends.
• Negotiates and executes business tenders.
• Measures supplier performance and supports corrective actions.

Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Leadership capabilities

Analytical skills

Exceptional organizational abilities

Time management

Education

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

MBA with Supply Chain or Finance specialization or 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 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, Strategic Sourcing

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.

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, 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.)

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.