Manager, Indirect Procurement

Restaurant Brands International • Jacksonville, FL

81d

About The Position

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. The Manager, Indirect Procurement strategically leads the sourcing procurement and contracting of various categories including Equipment, Construction, HR, MEO, Store Operations, Logistics, Corporate Services, Travel, and Asset Protection. This person will develop sourcing strategies for complex, multi-year services and goods categories, drive process improvement, and develop demand management programs where applicable. The position will lead negotiation and contracting processes in support of business partners including direct interface at the Director/VP/SVP level within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations or Procurement, preferably in the restaurant/quick service restaurant/food and beverage industries
• Knowledge of legal terms and definitions associated with legal contracts, terms, and conditions
• Prior experience negotiating agreements
• Sharp negotiation skills--must be able to effectively evaluate fluid conditions and maximize the Company's position
• Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as leadership capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Microsoft Excel
• Previous experience with SAP and Coupa or alternate e-procurement systems is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and influence stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and keep appropriate stakeholders informed on decisions and process improvements
• Ability to reach logical conclusions based on data analysis at hand
• Ability to create, be creative, and develop ideas and projects
• Ability to use independent thinking to make decisions or to render professional judgment
• Ability to establish procedures to monitor or regulate processes, tasks or the activities of others

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the restaurant/quick service restaurant/food and beverage industries
• Experience with SAP and Coupa or alternate e-procurement systems

Responsibilities

• Leads or facilitates specification development, standards creation, and demand management policy development, working closely with business partners
• Leads or coordinates sourcing and procurement initiatives
• Leads market assessment and demand management analysis
• Manages RFI, RFP, online reverse auction, contract development, and review processes
• Leads or facilitates negotiation strategy development and implementation
• Tracks supplier and service provider quality of service
• Directs the tracking and reporting of category spend and savings for assigned sourcing initiatives
• Maintains a repository of all supplier contracts, and keeping abreast of contract expiration dates for managed categories

Benefits

• Comprehensive global paid parental leave program
• Free telemedicine and mental wellness support

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees