Procurement Senior Manager

Whataburger•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Senior Manager leads strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives that drive value across Whataburger. The role oversees a portfolio of categories, builds supplier partnerships, and works with leaders across the organization to optimize costs, strengthen operational performance, and support long-term growth. The position develops sourcing strategies that improve business results while ensuring restaurants have the products and services they need. It partners across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions to align purchasing decisions with enterprise priorities, identify innovative sourcing opportunities, lead complex negotiations, and drive improvements. This full-time role is based at Whataburger’s San Antonio Home Office. It is onsite Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays. The position requires residence within commuting distance of the office, strong collaboration with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, and occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. The work environment is fast-paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and collaboration. Occasional extended hours may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 6 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and business strategy.
Experience developing and executing category management strategies.
Experience leading supplier negotiations and contract management.
Experience managing supplier performance and strategic partnerships.
Strong financial analysis and cost optimization skills.
Experience working with procurement systems and ERP platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.
Full-time availability is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or consumer-facing businesses.
Experience managing complex, high-spend category portfolios.
Experience leading enterprise-wide sourcing or procurement initiatives.
Experience with supplier risk management and business continuity planning.
Experience building performance dashboards and procurement analytics.
Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies.
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, CPPB, or CPM.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-category sourcing strategies.
Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
Manage strategic supplier partnerships and performance.
Drive category cost optimization and value creation initiatives.
Partner with Finance on spend analysis and cost modeling.
Establish and monitor category performance metrics and KPIs.
Identify and mitigate supplier, market, and continuity risks.
Lead cross-functional sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Evaluate market trends and industry opportunities.
Develop, coach, and lead high-performing purchasing teams.
Support enterprise procurement and business transformation efforts.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay
Bonus program
5 weeks of PTO starting on day one
Flex weeks
Paid corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) match of $1 for $1 up to 4%
Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Career development and growth opportunities
Scholarship program for eligible dependents and hardship grant assistance through the Whataburger Family Foundation
Discounted meals for the employee and a guest
Cell phone service discounts
Computer and software discounts
Fitness and gym discounts
Awards and recognition
Retirement celebration program