Job Description

About Restaurant Brands International:

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world\'s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and ~30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world\'s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands \xe2\x80\x93 BURGER KING\xc2\xae, TIM HORTONS\xc2\xae, POPEYES\xc2\xae and FIREHOUSE SUBS\xc2\xae. 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.

Job Overview:

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for managing select categories of food & packaging across Asia Pacific for all RBI Brands. The position also is responsible for devising innovative and cost-effective sourcing strategies, leading negotiations with external vendors on cost-reduction initiatives and supporting franchisees from start to end during new country entries. In addition, the position works with other functions within the organization including Field, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Global Supply Chain. The RBI APAC Procurement team is responsible for a total annual spend of over USD $1.3bn through managing all aspects of RBI APAC\xe2\x80\x99s Food, Packaging and CAPEX categories. The Procurement Manager will be a key part of this operation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full Sourcing Strategies for assigned Food, Packaging and CAPEX
• Work with the RBI field, franchisee teams and suppliers to identify and then execute opportunities to optimize sourcing and reduce food costs
• Run full Tender processes when necessary
• Own and build selected supplier relationships to consistently improve Supplier Performance: Cost/Service/Innovation
• Support franchisees in setting up the supply chain whenever a brand is entering a new market. Liaise with suppliers to onboard them into RBI system, develop and prepare the menu products in time for market launch

Competencies:

• Analytical: Evaluate multiple relationships among components of a problem that impact to recommend a sound course of action
• Conceptual: Apply an established model based on an existing theory or framework to explain a situation and develop a reasonable solution
• Communication: Convey implications by sharing tactical information with leadership team members

Working with Others: Identify and foster new relationships by identifying benefits for a group to accomplish medium-term shared strategies

• Influence and Negotiation: Understand the motivations or concerns of a group and adjust communication effectively to inspire action on beliefs or reach a medium-term mutual beneficial agreement
• Work Management: Establish proper governance over work/project plans and take corrective action to avoid resource constraints
• General Business Knowledge: Apply business management techniques to propose business decisions that impact cross-functional teams, franchisees, and vendors

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related academic degree
• 3-5 years of professional experience
• Preferred experience in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field
• Preferred experience in Advertising Industry, Food & Beverage Industry, QSR Industry, or related industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with SAP would be a big plus

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate based on 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.

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