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Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op · 22 hours ago

Procurement Manager, International

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join their International Team in Plano, TX. This role acts as the central point of contact for Yum! International restaurants interested in purchasing goods manufactured in the United States, managing the supply of imported food goods directly from international suppliers through U.S. importers.

CRMFood and BeverageInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Manage the imported and assigned food categories for U.S. domestic Yum! Brands business

Create and implement category strategies for imported food categories

Conduct Requests for Proposals (RFP) and lead cross-functional teams during negotiations to deliver against cost, supply assurance, and quality targets

Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual terms with suppliers, ensuring that all appropriate legal agreements are in place

Develop forwarding looking cost projections to support timely and accurate forecasts in support of Cost of Goods reporting

Ensure supply with distribution partners

Track supply to identify issues associated with long lead times and international shipping

Identify potential new suppliers and proactively identify and execute opportunities to improve costs

Develop adequate contingency plans for all items

Work closely with QA to manage product issues and approve new suppliers

Facilitate ingredient supply and pricing for international markets interested in sourcing from the U.S

Identify suppliers/distributors based on product specs and sourcing requirements

Obtain ingredient information for pricing, capacity, and availability

Facilitate ingredient samples, if needed

Secure product availability and communicate accordingly

Works closely with RSCS procurement and program managers to ensure the lowest cost possible by leveraging domestic volumes and/or business relationships

Oversee supply and anticipate impact to international markets if domestic changes occur

Review cost bars and CRM positions to ensure U.S. negotiated prices are applied to unique international items

Notify International markets of price changes in a timely manner

Obtain buy-in from international markets and appropriate RSCS buyer(s)

Act as the “problem solver” to deliver issue resolution and ensure on-time delivery of shipments

Develop and expand export opportunities for U.S. Food and Packaging suppliers

Design International sales programs with core U.S. suppliers

Assume leadership role when interfacing with international markets to facilitate access to U.S. Food and Packaging supply

Negotiate pricing on new products that will be supplied by U.S. producers

Provide both ongoing and emergency supply solutions to international markets from the U.S

Coordinate, communicate and monitor Distributor / Supplier export activities and engagement

Monitor collection and timely payment of sourcing and program management fees

Follow-up with suppliers/distributors that are not remitting fees or export files in a timely manner

Educate new international suppliers of best practices

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementFood ProcurementGlobal Import/Export RegulationsBilingual (English/Spanish)Analytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of 3 to 5 years' business experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Program Management

Supply Chain/Procurement experience is required and critical for this position

Must have strong analytical, critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize workload

Self-starter with ability to deliver results without daily supervision

Excellent communication skills with cultural awareness; both written and verbal

Knowledge of global import/export regulations is required

Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents while managing tight timelines in a dynamic environment; Ability to collaborate to achieve positive outcomes

Must be able to influence decisions and lead cohesive supply chain results

Flexibility and adaptability to change is crucial

Ability to work at an elevated pace with efficiency and precision

High Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook)

Position will require up to 10% of Domestic and International travel

Preferred

master's or MBA

bi-lingual - fluent in English and Spanish both verbal and written

experience in International Supply Chain

Food procurement experience

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