Manager, Procurement, LAC

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 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.

This position will be responsible for providing support and analytics to the Latin America & Caribbean Procurement (LAC) team for both Direct Procurement (Food, Beverages and Paper Categories) and Indirect Procurement (CAPEX, Equipment, Furniture). This position will be responsible for managing supply chain and procurement aspects directly with franchisees and suppliers in the region. This role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, Global Procurement, Legal and Innovation to support the Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeye’s, and Firehouse Subs Brands. The Manager must have the ability to identify opportunities and influence key stakeholders to execute on procurement decisions and supply initiatives that are in the best business interest of our brands.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies in place for Food, Beverages & Paper/Packaging Categories, as well as Indirect Categories, like Furniture and CAPEX
• Ensure alignment of Procurement strategies and execution plans with the Business Leaders (Mkt/Ops/SQA/GMs) and Master Franchisees
• Support and lead negotiations and RFPs with appropriate suppliers
• Identify and execute key market opportunities to optimize food costs and improve franchisee profitability
• Coordinate strategic initiatives such as localization of products, approval of contingency suppliers, dual-sourcing, and product development support
• Manage regional category spend database, and ensure it is up to date and used effectively for RFI, RFP, negotiations & constant identification of opportunities
• Build procurement awareness and capability in regional and franchise teams
• Work with the legal team on MNDAs, MTCs, etc. and ensure escalations to the business when applicable
• Provide support for New Country Market Entries to ensure supply and availability of products
• Ensure Supplier Agreements are in place and monitor key SLAs for suppliers into DCs
• Provide support in approval and onboarding of new suppliers into the RBI system
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
• 2 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement preferred
• Team player with strong communication and problem solving skills as well as leadership capabilities
• Develops financial models to analyze cost savings opportunities to determine viability and profitability
• Strong analytical skills (researching, analyzing and interpreting data)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational abilities, time management and interpersonal skills
• QSR, food processing, retail or CPG experience preferred
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is required
  
  

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.