Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement, PLK

Restaurant Brands International•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement is a newly created role at the intersection of Popeyes brand strategy and RBI's Global Indirect Procurement function. This position owns the end-to-end indirect sourcing strategy for Popeyes -- responsible for approximately $300M in annual NRO (New Restaurant Opening) and indirect spend across categories including Kitchen Equipment & Smallwares (KES), FF&E, Signage, and General Contractor services. This individual will serve as the primary Popeyes indirect procurement lead, embedded within RBI's Global Indirect structure and working in close partnership with Popeyes key cross-functional stakeholders. The role demands a strong category strategist who can independently drive sourcing initiatives, build supplier relationships, and deliver measurable savings for Popeyes franchise owners and the brand.

Requirements

BS or BA in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Business, Engineering or other business-related fields
5-7+ years experience in Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations
Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as leadership capabilities
Develops financial models to analyse deals and offers to determine viability and profitability
Strong analytical skills (researching, analyzing and interpreting data)
Exceptional organizational abilities, time management and interpersonal skills
Advanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with restaurant NRO programs, kitchen equipment, FF&E, or construction-related indirect categories experience preferred
QSR, food processing, retail or CPG experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the Popeyes NRO indirect spend pipeline ($300M annually), identifying sourcing waves and prioritizing by savings opportunity
Lead Strategic Sourcing processes: RFP/RFQ from market analysis through award, including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract execution to ensure supply, control pricing, and mitigate risk
Participate in “higher order” Procurement skills such as Industry and Market Analysis, TCO and “should-cost” analysis, all facets of Demand Management, SRM and Risk Mitigation
Support RBI Global Indirect Procurement processes, tools, and standards, including data integrity in procurement systems
Generate and deliver cost savings
Implement effective, comprehensive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs
Develop collaborative relationships with all RBI Brand partners and cross functional Popeyes counterparts in Supply Chain, Operations, NPI, Finance, Legal, Marketing, etc.
Leverage relationship with category business leaders to develop an in-depth understanding of Popeyes’s current and future business needs
Stay current on new laws/policies that impact Popeyes’s compliance relative to sourcing & supply contracts
Ensure contract disputes and supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner
Travel occasionally as business needs dictate