Director, Procurement & Brand Lead

We’re Hiring: Director, Procurement & Brand Lead

📍 Vaughan, Ontario

UPGC is looking for an experienced Director, Procurement & Brand Lead to join our Procurement team.

Supporting three iconic brands, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, UPGC leads purchasing and distribution for goods and services supplied to franchisee restaurants across Canada. We’re also proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the last 9 years.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who combines strategic sourcing expertise, strong commercial acumen and people leadership.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute category strategies that optimize cost, quality and continuity of supply
• Lead sophisticated negotiations, sourcing decisions and contract development
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports
• Lead procurement governance activities aligned with Supply Chain Protocols
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers, franchise partners, Brand teams and internal stakeholders
• Lead Supplier Business Reviews and strengthen reliable sources of supply
• Provide reporting and analysis to UPGC, the Brands and the Board of Directors
• Represent Procurement in Brand and Franchisee meetings and initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with Brand teams in support of the Canadian business
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

What you bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• 10+ years of Procurement/Supply Chain Management experience, including 5 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated people-management experience
• A university degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience
• Strong negotiation and contracting capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills
• Strong category-management, project-management, planning and organizational capabilities
• A strategic mindset with a focus on measurable results, innovation and continuous improvement
• Proven leadership, coaching and team-building skills
• The ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and navigate change
• SCMP certification or progress toward certification
• Experience in Food & Beverage, QSR or FMCG is considered a strong asset

Salary: $130,000–$145,000

Bonus: Eligible

Total Rewards: Benefits, group savings plan and fitness offering

If you’re a strategic procurement leader who enjoys building strong teams, developing supplier partnerships and delivering meaningful business value, we’d love to connect.

Interested? Apply today or share this opportunity with someone in your network.

This position is an existing role within UPGC.

UPGC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates as part of the recruitment process.

UPGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to providing accommodation for people with disabilities