Regional Indirect Category Manager

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About the Job:

The Regional Indirect Category Manager is a procurement-focused role supporting indirect supply chain initiatives primarily across the LAC region with additional partnership across the U.S. and Canada. This position works closely with stakeholders to build, strengthen, and execute strategies across key indirect categories, helping to drive value, consistency, and operational alignment. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, comfort operating in ambiguity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and functions. With significant opportunity to help shape and build the program, this individual will play an important role in establishing processes, enhancing supplier partnerships, and supporting the continued evolution of indirect procurement across the region.

Salary Range: 

$125,200 - $147,200+ bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

• Lead key negotiations with strategic category suppliers 
• Own strategic supplier relationship and implement strategic supplier partnerships to ensure Yum is a customer of choice and drives competitive advantage which unlocks value and growth for Yum Partner with business stakeholders on regional strategic & business priorities
• Partner with global & regional functional leads to ensure that category strategies are meeting the broader needs of the business 
• Manage all potential category risks and ensure sufficient mitigation and business continuity plans are in pace to avoid disruption 
• Support franchise relationship to ensure franchisees understand and are aligned to regional / global sourcing events for respective category and provide maximum participation
• Develop strategic partnerships with relevant regional external partners, i.e., develop business case for long term investments
• Drive specification harmonization & optimization in collaboration with regional brand teams

• Champion sustainability initiatives within supply chain which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth

•  Ensure long term ESG goals are embedded into category & sourcing strategies

• 8+ years’ experience in supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field 
• 5+ years’ experience of global / regional strategic category management / procurement 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

• Strong leadership skills; prepared to challenge status quo and drive change

• Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners across the global business

• Strong communications (presentation, verbal, writing) and ability to gain buy-in & influence key stakeholders at all levels in a global organization
• High level of intellectual curiosity
• Data and analysis-driven with strong Excel skills

Benefits:

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