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Indirect Procurement Manager - APAC

Remote
ID#12372

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, and is a global leader in the pizza category with nearly 20,000 restaurants across more than 110 markets and territories. Known for innovations like Original® Pan and Original® Stuffed Crust pizzas, the brand has a strong legacy of firsts, including the world’s first online food order in 1994. Today, Pizza Hut continues to lead in the digital and technology space, with over half of its transactions coming from digital orders. It also focuses on positive impact through its commitments to More Equity, Less Carbon, and Better Packaging.

This is a highly visible regional leadership role responsible for shaping Pizza Hut’s indirect procurement strategy across APAC. Lead the development and execution of regional sourcing strategies for indirect procurement across Asia, ANZ and India. Partner with Global Category Management, franchisees and cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence, supplier innovation, standardization and sustainable value creation supporting Pizza Hut's growth agenda.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead regional sourcing strategy for indirect procurement across Asia, ANZ and India.
Own categories including restaurant equipment, small wares, chemicals, uniforms, premiums, POSM and future indirect categories.
Drive total cost of ownership, lifecycle management and standardization.
Lead regional RFPs and commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers.
Partner with QA, Operations, Development and FIT to ensure equipment and indirect solutions support restaurant operations and innovation.
Identify supplier innovation opportunities improving restaurant efficiency and guest experience.
Support restaurant development, remodels and expansion initiatives.
Influence franchisees to maximize participation in regional sourcing initiatives.
Partner closely with Global Category Managers to leverage global scale and best practices.
Champion ESG and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Travel approximately 10–20%.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5-8+ years in procurement/category management with significant indirect sourcing experience.
Experience managing equipment, CapExor indirect procurement portfolios.
Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
Experience leading cross-functional projects in a matrix organization.
Growth mindset and collaborative leadership style.
Ability to influence franchisees and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, financial and communication skills.
Sense of urgency, agility and ability to work across diverse cultures

At Pizza Hut, one of our core values is to Believe in All People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self.

Toppings TopCo, LLC and its global subsidiaries and affiliates, including Pizza Hut of America, LLC, PH North America, LLC, and Pizza Hut Services, LLC (collectively, “Pizza Hut”), are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Pizza Hut is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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