Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Company Overview
Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.Role Overview
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Direct Procurement, TH, US&C, this role will manage procurement activities for assigned food and paper categories supporting Tim Hortons restaurants across North America. This role will support the Sr. Manager across sourcing and business liaison responsibilities, partnering with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Finance to advance business priorities. It will also analyze market and supplier data and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity.Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including sourcing plans and supply contingency measures.Research and analyze industry, commodity, and market trends to inform procurement decisions.Manage sourcing events and business tenders, including supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution.Prepare financial analyses and competitive benchmarks to assess supplier offers, costs, and business impact.Identify and communicate supply, cost, and vendor risks, and support plans to address them.Identify potential suppliers and support vendor onboarding, relationship management, and transitions when required.Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and coordinate corrective actions with internal partners and suppliers.Support category hedging strategies and coordinate hedging activities with raw material suppliers, as appropriate.Identify and deliver purchase cost savings and other opportunities to support restaurant profitability.Serve as a point of contact for select suppliers, working with internal partners to resolve issues affecting restaurant owners.Support the Sr. Manager in coordinating sourcing activities and serving as a business liaison with internal stakeholders and suppliers.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred.Three or more years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations;
experience in food and beverage, QSR, retail, or CPG is preferred.Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and vendor relationships.Strong analytical skills, including the ability to research and interpret data and prepare financial analyses.Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across functions.Category-specific purchasing experience is an asset.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Compensation and Work Schedule
Base salary range of $115,000-135,000 CAD.Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.Eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics.May also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration.Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.Benefits
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness.Comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families.Free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
RBI is an equal opportunity employer.Accommodation is available upon request.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations.RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.Brand Commitment
RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.Looking for high impact work in a fast paced and ever changing environment? Then you have come to the right place.RBI is consistently looking for individuals with a passion to learn and desire to make change.
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