Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement

Overview

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement, to join the Food and Packaging Procurement Teams. As a member of the packaging procurement team, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the procurement and ongoing category management for assigned categories (Resin and BOH category). Key results include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supply and contingency planning, COGs forecasting, Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI), commodity risk management, packaging innovation, and quality support.

The Senior Manager will collaborate daily with various stakeholders across RSCS and all Yum! Brands concepts (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill) and A&W All American.

Hybrid Position - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, holidays, free lunch on Wednesday, and much more.

• Category/Procurement Strategy:
  Lead the development of category strategies for assigned packaging items aligned to the Brand short-term and long-term objectives.
• Forecasting:
  Manage forward-looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for Cost of Goods items (COGS) and communicate significant deviations to relevant stakeholders.
• Innovation and RMI:
  Lead the development of innovation projects, build Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI/savings) project pipeline, and commercialize new packaging by influencing and collaborating with Brand and Franchise Leaders, Engineers, Concept Board Members, and Suppliers.
• Risk and Supply Management:
  Engage with the RSCS Commodity Risk Management Team to identify margin improvement opportunities and proactively manage supply and cost risk.
• Supply Continuity:
  Lead and manage a resilient supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of products, both base business and promotional items to Yum! Brands and A&W.
• Supplier Relationships:
  Drive supplier relationship management programs to improve relationships and ensure strategic alignment that yields meaningful improvement and mutual benefits for suppliers and RSCS.

• Procurement Strategy and Tactics Execution:
  Drive the implementation of procurement strategies and projects, including restaurant margin improvement initiatives.
• Negotiation:
  Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions for the assigned category.
• Business Continuity:
  Drive execution of RMI projects and development of contingency plans in collaboration with Brands, RSCS Teams, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees.
• Sourcing Events:
  Execute sourcing events as planned to ensure best competitive value while providing supply assurance and driving margin improvement to support operator growth.
• Project Management:
  Prioritize and manage projects with varying levels of complexity.

• Administration and Reporting:
  Manage administrative processes including COGS planning, sourcing proposals, global pricing systems, Board updates, Supplier Diversity programs, PRISM, contract administration, and technology fees collection for assigned categories.
• Contracting:
  Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure legal documents are in place for all items managed.
• Data Integrity:
  Maintain and verify accuracy of company software applications as it relates to supplier commercial terms, item setup, pricing, and freight.

• Ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially with capability to drive tactical execution to deliver expected results.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work at an elevated pace with efficiency and precision.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and critical issues simultaneously.
• Effective relationship management with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• Proficient with collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong ability to lead, manage and influence.
• Provide effective communication with others in a professional manner.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with emphasis on interpersonal and relationship building capabilities.
• Committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Must be self-motivated, able to lead change, and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Fast learner with a can-do attitude and a calm professional demeanor.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create clarity and structure to enable improvement.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain. Prefer 5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing strategy development and packaging procurement.
• Prefer experience with quick service restaurant procurement, packaging manufacturing, or engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required. Prefer MBA or Master's.
• Strong negotiating skills, critical thinking ability, analytical…