Procurement Category Manager
Hybrid | Vaughan, Ontario | Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional to join UPGC as our Procurement Category Manager.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong sourcing and negotiation skills with hands-on project management experience. You’ll lead procurement activities across assigned categories, with a focus on CAPEX, equipment sourcing, supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity.
About UPGC
UPGC is a Canadian company supporting three iconic brands: KFC, Taco Bell & Pizza Hut! We’re a small but mighty team leading the purchasing and distribution of goods and services supplied to our franchisee restaurants.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end sourcing, including RFPs, analysis, negotiations, and execution
- Source equipment and related assets to support operational and strategic needs
- Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, and business reviews
- Identify cost-saving, innovation, and process improvement opportunities
- Monitor market trends, pricing, risks, and supply continuity
- Manage multiple procurement projects from sourcing through execution
- Support budgets, forecasts, AOP planning, and leadership reporting
- Partner with brands, franchise partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Travel domestically as required for supplier visits, negotiations, and industry events
What You Bring
- 5–7 years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and project management skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience in food service, food manufacturing, restaurant, or consumer goods is preferred
- QSR equipment sourcing experience is an asset
- Business degree/diploma or equivalent experience
- SCMA, SCMP, or equivalent designation is an asset
Compensation & Benefits
$90,000–$105,000, based on experience, plus bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment.
Our Recruitment Process
This is an existing position within UPGC and is not a newly created role.
At UPGC, we do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, rank, or select candidates during our recruitment process. Applications are reviewed by people.
UPGC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
