Assures 100% availability of the right products and services at the best cost by directing daily team activities in select categories.  Assigns work, manages the sourcing process, oversees, and delivers on the needs of the marketing and development calendars, establishes goals and objectives and is accountable for the performance of the team in meeting the needs of the business.  Works closely with the Sr. Director, Procurement and Sr. Vice President (“SVP”) , Procurement to establish strategic initiatives related to sourcing, goals and objectives for the purchasing function, and tactics designed to achieve the company’s purchasing objectives.  Directs the coordination of efforts needed to provide high value purchasing services to cross-functional stakeholders.  Works closely with the supplier community to ensure Inspire has a competitive supply chain that meets the volume needs of the business, while providing access to innovation resources, and ensures costs are competitive for our segment.  Maintains a high-performance team to meet the needs of the business.

This position sits onsite at our Atlanta Support Center 80% of the week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enables brands to efficiently and effectively maximize the value they receive from suppliers

Ensures all legal documents are in place for each supplier, including NDA, Master Supplier Agreement, and Product AgreementsLeads and conducts the RFP process, bid analysis and review, contract negotiations, and blanket purchase agreement creationDevelop/execute purchasing strategies for products including monitoring macro trends in supplier base, implementing plans to react, and developing/executing purchasing strategies for products

Identify and realize cost-savings and cost-reduction opportunities

Develop ideas for cost savings initiatives within owned categoriesEvaluate potential margin initiatives, document with business case and champion change in support of department/company initiatives

Minimizes risk of supply disruption

Identifies supply and supplier issues. Analyzes information to assess root cause, improvement opportunities, and associated riskDevelops solutions and gains consensus to resolve supply issues

Builds strategic relationship

Builds relationships with supplier working team / contacts Identifies candidate suppliers to be considered for strategic relationshipsBuilds collaborative relationships with Brand Core Team / DirectorsUnderstand Brands' needs and build supplier relationships to meet those needs

Monitors purchasing performance

Participates in S&OP process and coordinates supplier's production to meet demandMonitors supplier performance and completes supplier scorecard

Leads high performing team

Supervises, coaches, and develops less experienced members of the procurement teamReviews analyses of activities, operations, and forecast data to determine team progress toward stated goals and objectivesEnsures quality execution of the performance management process and personal developmental plans

Other responsibilities as assignment by management

EDUCATION & EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldMaster’s degree and/or professional certification such as CPSM preferred5+ years in supply chain, procurement, or related industry experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

Experience in procurement and negotiation strategiesUnderstand and function effectively in a team environmentProven track record of success in leadership positionsRestaurant / Food Service experience

DIRECT REPORTS

Up to 3 (may include the following)Manager – ProcurementBuyer - ProcurementAnalyst - Procurement

 

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.