Apply on Employer Site

Brinker International · 1 day ago

Director, Procurement

Coppell, TX, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Brinker International is seeking an experienced Director to provide leadership within the Food Supply Chain with emphasis in Protein Procurement. This position will lead a team on all strategic activities involving center of the plate items, reporting to the Vice President of Food and Beverage.

Food and BeverageFranchiseHospitalityRestaurants

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Supply Chain strategies for each assigned product category to support the joint business objectives of Brinker

Lead a productive and engaged Protein Procurement team through effective coaching, priority setting, performance management, and talent selection

Development of long-term alliances with suppliers and internal stakeholders to leverage the company’s knowledge and purchasing power and secure the best products, service, quality and price in the industry

Foster and maintain positive, productive relationships between the Protein Procurement team, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Enhance strategies for product sourcing and development, supplier negotiations, and effective inventory management to support menu rollouts and new product implementations

Analyze complex data, negotiate prices and terms, and develop contracting recommendations based on sound judgment, problem solving, and financial analysis

Fully understand the strategic sourcing model, including editing, reviewing, and managing contracts. Ensure contract compliance

Continually seek out and develop new suppliers to ensure a competitive edge in the industry and the lowest possible delivered cost to all Brinker restaurants

Oversee the creation, issuance, and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) using appropriate department processes & technology

Take a lead role in addressing difficult product and stakeholder support issues; convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure, in a positive and productive manner

Ensure that Brinker’s Code of Business Conduct is followed in dealings with all suppliers and distributors

Qualification

Protein ProcurementStrategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementContract ManagementData AnalysisLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsDecision Making

Required

BA/BS degree

10 or more years of supply chain experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry required

5-7 years of management experience

Experience in strategically evaluating Protein categories and suppliers

Must have strategic sourcing experience, including reviewing, editing, and approving contracts with current & future suppliers

Ability to establish clear expectations aligned with organizational priorities and build a strong team that can effectively execute against those expectations

Ability to work through others to achieve results, and encourage performance through motivation, recognition and timely feedback

Ability to develop distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage; translate broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans; align the organization to support strategic priorities; foresee and take action to deal with problems and opportunities

Assumes personal responsibility for implementing change initiatives by leveraging Culture of Accountability

Ability to analyze complex data and make appropriate business judgments based on sound reasoning, problem solving, and financial analysis

Anticipates potential problems through objective and systematic evaluation of information and quickly decides on the most appropriate action

Ability to make clear, concise and convincing business presentations and reports using data that will have high level impact with executive and senior level management

Benefits

Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.

Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.

Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.

Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.

Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.

A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.