Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op · 17 hours ago
Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expRestaurant 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. The Senior Manager will be responsible for the procurement and ongoing category management for assigned categories, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and packaging innovation.
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
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain
Prefer 5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing strategy development and packaging procurement
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, and 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
Prefer experience with quick service restaurant procurement, packaging manufacturing, or engineering
Prefer MBA or Master's
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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.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd B. Imhoff
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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2025-07-24
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