About
Overview Of The
Position
This position executes procurement and supply chain
management needed for restaurant technology hardware and other equipment initiatives
for Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut) along with A&W. Scope
includes technology, engineering and development team support, operations and
market tests, as well as national and regional program support to enable supply
chain support and industry leading cost structures critical for Yum! Brands’
success.
Essential Functions
Act as procurement lead for
assigned categories to support Supply Chain, Brand and Operator teams to manage
supplier base, costs, assure supply and build relationships to enable
successful projects for Yum! Brands restaurants and RSCS members. Must work
collaboratively with many stakeholder groups including Brands, Franchisees,
Supplier Partners and internal RSCS teams. Accountable for all procurement
related activities; sourcing, price negotiations, supply planning, risk
analysis, supplier performance management, and project management for assigned
equipment categories.
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Act as supply chain lead with Brand teams,
Operators, Procurement teams, Suppliers, and Distributors for all equipment
activities within assigned categories.
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Follow formal RSCS Strategic Sourcing processes
for all cost negotiations, including standard approach and action steps,
timelines, and required documentation.
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Oversee programs and large product roll-outs,
including supplier selection, roll- out planning and execution.
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Understand and consistently execute all required
legal documents covering assigned responsibilities.
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Actively deliver value to our members while ensuring
uninterrupted supply. Lead technology hardware and equipment supplier
management efforts for assigned categories
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Meet or exceed all spend and cost savings
objectives against approved annual operating plan. Categories include but may
not be limited to: Seating & Millwork, Signage, Graphics, Contractor Items,
Walk-In Refrigeration
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Manage all pricing action requests and
negotiations; information requests, quotes, value engineering efforts,
timelines, etc.
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Develop
and maintain strong trust relationships with all suppliers and Brand partners. Schedule,
manage, and coordinate regular supplier review documents and processes to
ensure strong supplier performance. Monitor supply, forecast demand to
suppliers and proactively report potential issues.
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Monitor and measure supplier performance. Act as
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned categories
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Stay abreast of industry trends, innovation
ideas, and general specifications for assigned categories including key
suppliers for assigned categories.
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Be available to represent RSCS equipment team at
any meetings, etc. that cover assigned categories including Franchisee
meetings. As other categories are assigned.
Required Skills
Required Experience
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Minimum of 5 to 10 years business experience in
Supply Chain, Program Management, or Purchasing. Prefer business experience
within the food service industry. Quick service restaurant experience (QSR)
preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer MBA or
Master’s.
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Experience working directly with Franchisees
preferred.
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Strong Supply Chain Procurement experience is
required and critical for this position. Significant project/program management
experience is expected.
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Related experience in other industries,
logistics, or commercial equipment may substitute. International procurement
experience a benefit.
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Documented history of strong purchasing,
negotiations, sales, and/or supply management success.
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Self-starter with ability to deliver results
without daily supervision.
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Must have strong analytical, planning, and
problem solving skills and be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.