Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement Lead

2 days ago

Plano, Texas, United States Restaurant Supply Chain Solution Full time

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum Brands Co-op, is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement, to lead the packaging supply chain initiatives for Yum Brands.

This key position manages the packaging supply chain with an estimated annual spend of $400 MM.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop category strategies for assigned packaging items aligned to the Brands short-term and long-term objectives.
  • Manage forward-looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for Cost of Goods items (COGS).
  • Lead innovation projects, building Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI/savings) project pipeline and commercializing new packaging.
  • Engage with the RSCS Commodity Risk Management Team to identify margin improvement opportunities and manage supply and cost risk.
  • Drive supplier relationship management program to improve relationships and ensure strategic alignment.

Procurement Strategy and Tactics Execution:

  • Implement procurement strategies, procurement projects, and restaurant margin improvement initiatives.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and conditions on the assigned category.
  • Execute sourcing events to ensure best competitive value and supply assurance.
  • Prioritize and manage projects with varying levels of complexity.

Administration and Reporting:

  • Manage administrative processes, including COGS planning, sourcing proposals, and contract administration.
  • Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements with suppliers.
  • Maintain and verify accuracy of Global Pricing System (GPS) and other company software applications.

Position Skills / Core Competencies:

  • Ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially with capability to drive tactical execution.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work at an elevated pace with efficiency and precision.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and critical issues simultaneously.
  • Effective relationship management with the ability to influence and build consensus.
  • Proficient with collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
  • Strong ability to lead, manage, and influence.
  • Provide effective communication with others in a professional manner.
  • Advanced communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on interpersonal and relationship building capabilities.
  • Committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
  • Must be self-motivated, able to lead change, and demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Fast learner with a can-do attitude and a calm professional demeanor.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create clarity and structure to enable improvement.
  • Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote - Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick time, wellness program, and much more.

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