Senior Specialist, Non Food Procurement

Chili's•Coppell, TX

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Non-Food Procurement will be responsible for executing strategic purchasing activities across non-food categories in support of restaurant operations. This role will build and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and suppliers to ensure the timely procurement, processing, and delivery of required materials and services. The Senior Specialist will also ensure all purchasing activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and SOX compliance requirements.

Requirements

1–3+ years of supply chain or procurement experience, preferably within the restaurant, hospitality, or foodservice industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with foodservice equipment, furniture and fixtures, signage, and related services preferred.
A proactive self-starter with a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including the creation, approval, and issuance of purchase orders using established company processes, methodologies, and technology.
Support New Construction and Facilities initiatives by processing product requisitions and generating purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitor order status and proactively communicate updates to requesters, including order confirmations, shipment tracking, proof of delivery (POD), and other relevant information. Identify emergency orders and escalate issues as needed.
Partner with Category Managers to ensure suppliers have adequate product availability and the capacity to meet development schedules and corporate requirements.
Organize, maintain, and accurately file procurement documentation and records.
Maintain accurate Oracle product and pricing catalogs by partnering with Category Managers and suppliers to ensure information is current and complete.
Provide regular updates to Supply Chain leadership regarding day-to-day procurement activities, key initiatives, purchase order activity, monthly reporting, and other relevant metrics.
Lead and support multiple projects and product execution initiatives related to the purchasing process, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
Identify and resolve purchasing and supplier-related issues in a timely, professional, and solutions-oriented manner.
Ensure all supplier and distributor interactions comply with Brinker’s Code of Business Conduct, company policies, and applicable procurement standards.