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Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement to join their Food and Packaging Procurement Teams. The role involves managing procurement and category management for packaging items, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and innovation projects to improve restaurant margins.

CRMFood and BeverageInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Lead the development of category strategies for assigned packaging items that are aligned to the Brands short-term and long-term objectives

Manage the forward-looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for Cost of Goods items (COGS). Communicate to relevant stakeholder significant deviation from the COGS plan

Lead the development of innovation projects, building Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI/savings) project pipeline and the commercialization of new packaging by influencing and collaborating with Brand and Franchise Leaders, Engineers, Concept Board Members and Suppliers

Engage with the RSCS Commodity Risk Management Team to identify margin improvement opportunities and proactively manage supply and cost risk

Lead and manage resilient supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of products, both base business and promotional items to YUM! Brands and A&W

Drive supplier relationship management program to improve relationship, ensure strategic alignment that yields meaningful improvement and results that are beneficial to both supplier and RSCS

Drive the implementation of procurement strategies, procurement projects, and restaurant margin improvement initiatives

Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions on the assigned category

Drive execution of RMI projects and development of business contingency (business continuity) plans in collaboration with Brands, RSCS Teams, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees

Execute sourcing events as per plan that ensures best competitive value while providing supply assurance and driving margin improvement to support growth for operators

Prioritize and manage projects with varying levels of complexity

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

Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure legal documents are in place for all items managed

Maintain and verify accuracy of company software applications as it relates to supplier commercial terms, item setup, pricing, and freight

Qualification

Packaging ProcurementSourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementCritical ThinkingProject ManagementFast LearnerCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWork Under Pressure

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain

Bachelor's degree in business or related field required

Strong negotiating skills

Critical thinking ability

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Industry knowledge

Supplier development

Planning and forecasting

Contingency planning

Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong understanding of the supply chain processes including manufacturing, logistics and distribution

Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents, while managing tight timelines in a dynamic environment

Strong computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Preferred

5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing strategy development and packaging procurement

Experience with quick service restaurant procurement, packaging manufacturing, or engineering

MBA or Master's degree

Benefits

Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, holidays, free lunch on Wednesday, and much more.

Company

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC (RSCS) based in Louisville, Ky., is the largest purchasing cooperative in the quick-service restaurant industry.

Founded in 1999

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

201-500 employees