Procurement Manager, International

Job Description

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Procurement Manager, Food and Packaging, to join the International Team in Plano, TX.

Overview

This position acts as the central point of contact for all Yum! International restaurants (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill) interested in purchasing goods manufactured in the United States. Supply management may include food and packaging items.

This person is responsible for sourcing, managing, and coordinating the supply of imported food goods directly from international suppliers through U.S. importers.

Essential Functions

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.

Education and Skills

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

• Requires a bachelor's degree, prefer master's or MBA.

• Prefer bi-lingual - fluent in English and Spanish both verbal and written.

• Supply Chain/Procurement experience is required and critical for this position. Prefer experience in International Supply Chain.

• Food procurement experience is preferred.

• 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.