Associate Manager, Non-Food Procurement

Associate Manager, Non-Food Procurement

Coppell, TX 

Job Summary

The Associate Manager, Non-Food Procurement team is responsible for executing purchasing activities related to New Restaurant Openings, Reimages, and Global Franchisees. They will also manage projects including creation of budgets, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating consolidation and deliveries to job sites. They will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and ensure timely processing and delivery of required materials and requests, all while maintaining compliance to company standards and SOX.   

This role is based in Dallas (Coppell), TX and follows a hybrid schedule (3 days in office). We are currently focused on local candidates or those open to relocating to the area at their own expense. At this time, we are unable to provide sponsorship support.

Your Key Job Functions

• Manage the overall process for creating and issuing Purchase Orders for New Restaurant Openings (NRO) and Reimages, including coordinating consolidation and delivery of furniture, fixtures, and equipment items to job sites. 
• Review and validate NRO and Reimage plans to create budgets utilized by Design and Construction to prepare Project AFEs. 
• Attend weekly NRO and Reimage meetings to gather information that may affect orders, deliveries or change in scope and inform the broader supply chain team on any issues.
• Track change orders and update budgets as necessary. 
• Adjust purchase orders to ensure correct products are ordered and adjust deliveries with freight forwarders, and suppliers. 
• Partner with Construction and Design to gather information on incoming construction schedules and communicate to suppliers. 
• Proactively communicate schedule changes through the course of construction to avoid any delays on deliveries.
• Gather and document order information including serial numbers, warranty info, and service providers for all equipment purchased. Ensure timely communication of information to appropriate stakeholders (National Accounts and Corrigo).
• Communicate regularly with general contractors and/or job site superintendents for delivery of goods and any issues that may arise
• Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers regarding shipments, warranty claims, and field installations for NRO and Reimage projects.
• Work with the KES providers on a weekly basis to confirm projects and inbound shipments from suppliers are on time and complete
• Work closely with the New Restaurant Opening team to ensure opening orders are complete, including but not limited to, working with suppliers and service providers on equipment issues that arise at install and expediting additional orders at operations request.
• Preparation of export documentation for Global (non-domestic) orders to ensure compliance with various government import regulations around the globe. 
• Develop, manage, and reconcile the “Prepaid Account Budget” for services provided to Franchisees (domestic and global) as it relates to FFE sales. 
• Support Domestic Franchisees by managing proposals and quotes for requests using appropriate department processes & technology.
• Analyze quotes related to freight and warehousing to develop recommendations.
• Coordinate with Category Managers to ensure all suppliers have sufficient products and that they can meet development schedules for Corporate & Franchise projects.
• Ensure Oracle catalogs and pricing are updated by working directly with Category Managers, Materials Purchasing Buyer, and suppliers. 
• Provide updates to Supply Chain team members and Design and Construction leadership on day-to-day processes and key initiatives.
• Provide support to the Materials Buyer as it relates to processing product requisitions and generation of purchase orders. 
• Lead special projects and product execution as it relates to the purchase process, logistics and consolidation and ensure timely resolution of issues in a positive and productive manner.
• Ensure compliance with Brinker’s Code of Business Conduct in all dealings with suppliers and distributors.

What You Bring to the Team

• Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience, skills and training. 
• 3 – 5+ years of supply chain experience, with a strong preference for previous restaurant or hospitality industry experience.
• Previous experience with foodservice equipment, furniture and fixtures, signage and related services strongly preferred.
• Proven technical non-food procurement knowledge, with a strong preference for smallwares, kitchen equipment, furniture, fixtures, and signage.
• Proven ability to understand construction drawings as they relate to heart of the house and front of the house projects 
• Proven experience with planning and conducting complex negotiations and analysis of freight and consolidations costs. 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP system strongly preferred. 
• Strong communication style, both verbal and written, with experience presenting complex ideas to varying levels of familiarity, adjusting style to their experience and needs
• Proven ability to influence and build productive and cooperative relationships with team members, stakeholders, senior leadership, and other key partners. 
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and make appropriate business judgments based on sound reasoning, problem solving, and financial analysis. 
• High organization, attention to detail, and project management skills 
• A “self-starter” attitude that thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Experience with informing broad business strategies into action items and objectives