Sr. Analyst, Procurement, LAC

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 $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 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.This role will support indirect procurement across Equipment, Furniture, and Chemicals for the LAC region, executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and ensuring supplier agreements and SLAs are in place. The Sr. analyst will work closely with Operations, Area Franchisee Leads and Master Franchisees to align procurement execution with business needs, while supporting cost optimization initiatives and maintaining the regional category spend database.The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years of supply chain or procurement experience, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and is bilingual in English/Spanish.Responsibilities:Execute sourcing strategies in place for Food, Beverages & Paper/Packaging Categories, as well as Indirect Categories, like Furniture and CAPEXEnsure alignment of Procurement strategies and execution plans with the Business Leaders (Mkt/Ops/SQA/GMs) and Master FranchiseesSupport and lead negotiations and RFPs with appropriate suppliersIdentify and execute key market opportunities to optimize food costs and improve franchisee profitabilityCoordinate strategic initiatives such as localization of products, approval of contingency suppliers, dual-sourcing, and product development supportManage regional category spend database, and ensure it is up to date and used effectively for RFI, RFP, negotiations & constant identification of opportunitiesBuild procurement awareness and capability in regional and franchise teamsWork with the legal team on MNDAs, MTCs, etc. and ensure escalations to the business when applicableProvide support for New Country Market Entries to ensure supply and availability of productsEnsure Supplier Agreements are in place and monitor key SLAs for suppliers into DCsProvide support in approval and onboarding of new suppliers into the RBI systemQualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering preferred2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement preferredTeam player with strong communication and problem solving skills as well as leadership capabilitiesDevelops financial models to analyze cost savings opportunities to determine viability and profitabilityStrong analytical skills (researching, analyzing and interpreting data)Strong negotiation skillsExceptional organizational abilities, time management and interpersonal skillsQSR, food processing, retail or CPG experience preferredAdvanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese is requiredRBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RBI