Associate Manager – Global Direct, F&P Category

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Associate Manager handling global supply chain strategy for Pizza Hut. Strengthening supplier partnerships and ensuring operational resilience across multifaceted supply networks.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,500 - $129,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in global category management and supply chain strategy, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to drive operational resilience and sustainability initiatives within the food industry.

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Global Category ManagementSupply Chain StrategyStakeholder InfluenceData-Driven Decision-MakingSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Category StrategyCost ModellingCommodity IntelligenceOperational ResilienceNegotiation SkillsGovernance ComplianceSpecification HarmonizationSustainability InitiativesAnalytical SkillsFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCommunication SkillsPartnership SkillsIntellectual Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

Procurement TechnologiesSpend Analytics

Industry Keywords

Food IndustrySupply Chain ManagementOperational EfficiencyESG GoalsFranchisee Economics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive global category management incl. category strategy, supply assurance, spec alignment, capacity building, and cost savings/avoidance
Partner closely with regional supply chain teams and franchisees to drive participation, alignment, and adoption of regional and global sourcing strategies through strong commercial partnership, stakeholder influence, and value-based engagement
Ensure supply continuity and operational resilience across a dynamic multi-country supply network, including proactively mitigating geopolitical, inflationary, commodity, logistics, and operational risks impacting the region
Build SCM capabilities & process excellence to drive world-class category management practices (i.e. cost modelling, commodity intelligence, supplier relationship management, technology enablers, etc.)
Build compelling, data-driven business cases that improve franchisee economics, operational efficiency, and long-term system value
Own strategic supplier relationships and develop new supplier partnerships to drive competitive advantage and ensure Pizza Hut is a customer of choice. Elevate partnerships to unlock value and growth for Pizza Hut, including leading negotiations, capacity and business continuity planning & supporting LTOs/innovation
Drive governance, compliance, and adherence to Pizza Hut standards
Drive specification harmonization & optimization in collaboration with regional brand teams
Champion sustainability initiatives within Pizza Hut supply chain and ensure long term ESG goals are embedded into category & sourcing strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field
5+ years’ experience of global / regional strategic category management / procurement
Strong leadership skills; prepared to influence stakeholders, challenge status quo, and drive change
Strong commercial and financial acumen
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
Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, procurement technologies, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary Range: $110,500 to $129,900 annually + 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.