Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement

Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement – Restaurant Brands International

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Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. 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. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support.

Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

The Sr. Manager, Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across approximately $500 million in indirect spend, including categories such as Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Restaurant Technology, and Travel. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and relationship‑building skills to deliver cost savings, ensure supply continuity, and drive strategic alignment across all RBI brands. The Sr. Manager will collaborate cross‑functionally with business partners to identify opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage supplier relationships to achieve long‑term value for the organization.

This role will have a global reach across all RBI brands:
Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes & Firehouse Subs. RBI follows a 5‑day, in‑office work schedule; candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies that align with RBI’s business objectives and risk management priorities.
• Conduct market, industry, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to support data‑driven sourcing decisions.
• Identify and leverage emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation opportunities to enhance category performance.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to ensure supply continuity, optimize pricing, and minimize risk.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Partner with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Marketing, IT, HR, and other functions to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate supplier proposals.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, progress, and results to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Support global alignment of procurement activities across RBI brands to ensure consistency and maximize value.
• Travel occasionally as business needs dictate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–7+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Operations, preferably in QSR, retail, CPG, or food service industries.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
• Demonstrated experience developing financial models to evaluate deals and determine profitability.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

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