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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.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Manager, Direct Procurement, EMEA leads high-value sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships across the region and owns global RFPs and negotiations. Beyond contract execution and supplier performance management, the role is a key driver of RBI’s global initiatives, including contingency planning and supplier risk management. This is a highly visible position with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape procurement strategies that strengthen RBI’s global supply chain resilience and profitability.

The role is based in Zug, Switzerland and requires 5 days per week in the office.

Your roles & responsibilities:

· Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that support RBI’s business goals across multiple categories and markets.

· Lead and own negotiations and contract execution for high-value supplier agreements (>$600m), ensuring alignment with business objectives.

· Ensure compliance with sustainability, regulatory, and corporate policies.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

· Serve as a key contact for supplier negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.

· Provide market insights and recommendations to inform business decisions.

· Lead contingency planning frameworks to ensure supply resilience and risk mitigation.

· Conduct supplier risk assessments, stress tests, and proactive mitigation initiatives.

· Manage and coach a small team, providing guidance on procurement execution, supplier management, and best practices.

· Monitor spend, supplier performance, and market dynamics to generate actionable insights.

· Evaluate supplier proposals and optimize sourcing strategies.

Your skills & experience:

· At least bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

· 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, consulting, finance — with exposure to large-scale negotiations, strategic sourcing, or project management.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

· Proven experience influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

· Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives is an additional plus.

· Familiarity with supply chain or data analysis systems is a plus.

· Background in quick service restaurant (QSR), consumer packaged goods (CPG), or franchised business model is a nice to have.

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.