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

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, ProcurementReporting 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.RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.Responsibilities:Develops and executes procurement strategy that aligns with business strategy for assigned categories including sourcing and contingenciesResearches, analyzes, and interprets industry and market trendsNegotiates and executes business tendersDevelops competitive benchmarks and financial models to analyse offers and deals to determine viability and profitabilityAssesses business risks associated with the procurement of goods or services in assigned categories and ensures transparency of risk to organizationSources, onboards, and nurtures new vendors while also managing the termination of vendors, when applicableMeasures supplier performance, identifies performance improvement initiatives and supports corrective actions as requiredAssesses commodity hedging strategies relevant to categories and executes hedges with raw material suppliers to provide supply stability and improve restaurant profitabilityDrives purchase cost savings initiatives which consistently improve restaurant profitabilityActs as point of contact with select vendors in assigned category to resolve issues impacting restaurant ownersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering preferredMBA with Supply Chain or Finance specialization or CPA/CFA designation preferred5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Procurement in North American Fast Food restaurants or Food and Beverage ManufacturingTeam player with strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as leadership capabilitiesDevelops financial models to analyse deals and offers to determine viability and profitabilityStrong analytical skills (researching, analyzing and interpreting data)Exceptional organizational abilities, time management and interpersonal skillsCategory specific purchasing experience preferredQSR, food processing, retail or CPG experience preferredAdvanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)Salary: Base salary range of $120, – $150, Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.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.