Manager - Procurement

2 months ago

Burlington, Canada The Wendy's Company Full time

Overview:
We are looking for a procurement professional to spearhead the category management for menu items at Wendy’s® restaurants across Canada. As a Manager - Procurement, you will be a critical team member, responsible for assuring supply of a range of products to ensure everyone that comes to Wendy’s® can order their favorite menu items customized just the way they want it. This is a highly collaborative role, in which you have the opportunity to work in cooperation with our partners at The Wendy’s Company (such as Research & Development, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance) as well as internal QSCC partners (such as commodity risk management, finance, project management, and distribution & logistics).

Our procurement team plays a pivotal role in the growth and profitability of Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada by optimizing purchasing strategies, programs, processes, and supplier relationships. In alignment with Wendy’s® restaurant menu and product development objectives, you will help ensure the supply of high-quality products, in adherence with high food safety standards, while focusing on cost reduction initiatives and strategies to move your categories forward. As an organization that prides itself on innovation and continuous improvement, we love new and big ideas Each procurement manager is instrumental in exploring and pursuing new ways to deliver on our promises of price, quality, and service to Canadian restaurant operators.

Because we pride ourselves in being able to support the growth and profitability of the restaurants we serve, our ideal team member must have an entrepreneurial mindset. We move at the pace of the quick service restaurant industry, so you must be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time. We are seeking someone who exhibits strengths in the areas of strategic category management, supplier relationship building, cost management, contract negotiations, savings opportunities, budget & forecasting, project management, and providing excellent internal/external customer service.

This position is hybrid. We require a minimum of 1 in office day per month, although that could increase depending on business need, specific projects, etc.).

Office Address:
5515 N Service Rd Ste. 201, Burlington, ON L7L 6G4

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**Wendy’s Supply Chain Management and QSCC**
- The Wendy’s Company has a cooperative (Co-op) to provide supply chain services for all Wendy’s restaurants in the US and Canada. Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc. (QSCC) sources and contracts to purchase items and services necessary for the successful operation of a Wendy’s restaurant. The Co-op (QSCC) is a separate corporation with governance oversight from an elected Board of Directors representing all franchisees and The Wendy’s US Company restaurants. QSCC Canada reports to QSCC US and are considered Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada employees leased to QSCC - US._

**Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Sourcing. **Partner with Director - Procurement to develop strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories to ensure an uninterrupted supply of products and services that meet Wendy’s® quality specifications. Leverage near and long-term forecasts, along with key supplier metrics, to execute a structured sourcing process. Collaborate and coordinate with QSCC U.S. to ensure coordinated efforts that maximize cost savings and other efficiencies. Where applicable, partner with Wendy’s Corporate Social Responsibility/Environment, Sustainability, & Governance teams to further progress against CSR goals. Leverage QSCC’s Commodity Risk Management Team, where applicable, to identify cost savings and risk mitigation strategies.

**Assure Supply**. Assure uninterrupted supply for assigned categories by leading the execution of supply plans Identify potential risks; develop and execute contingency plans. Maintain regular lines of communication with Wendy’s partners, including R&D QA, Marketing, and Operations. Support both core menu items as well as new products and promotions. In concert with the Project Manager and Distribution, ensure the disposition of obsolete products and discontinued inventory to minimize costs and liabilities. Effectively forecast volumes by incorporating long term and near-term strategies that support the business needs.

**Category improvement and innovation.** Identify improvement opportunities in quality, cost, and service and/or opportunities to reduce risk through effective category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

**Supplier Management**. Manage supplier relationships focused on partnership, transparency, integrity and innovation. Adhere to QSCC’s policy for supplier Agreements. Serve as lead on contract negotiations and execution of agreements. Identify and enable opportunities to coordinate supplier engagement with QSCC US team members. Assist in planning, preparing and delivering a supplier relat

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