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Job Summary

The Director, Equipment, Development & Indirect Procurement leads the development and execution of purchasing strategies for restaurant kitchen equipment store materials and supports Indirect Services procurement for Papa John’s in the U.S. and supports international markets. Collaborates with internal stakeholders including Development, Operations, Product Innovation, Engineering, QA, Finance, Executive Leadership and franchisee committees in delivering world class equipment program support and innovation for Papa John’s and our restaurants. Develops specific sourcing strategies with equipment providers by focusing on cost reduction initiatives to reduce capital investment and /or life cycle costs Supports Indirect Purchasing for Corporate Departments.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

Lead the development and execution of restaurant equipment purchasing and supply chain activities for kitchen equipment, bldg. mechanicals, signage and related materials and services. Develops national programs, monitors costs, schedules, and performance of suppliers.Supports overall Corporate Indirect Purchasing for non-IDS programsLead purchasing collaboration with Development, Operations and Product Innovation teams.Leads cross-functional teams in supplier review and selection activities including execution of capital reduction improvement processes; analysis, including life-cycle costs, selection criteria, RFI and RFP development and vendor selection.Implements and supports enforcement of buying and contracting processes. Establishes metrics for monitoring and reporting on supplier performance. Evaluates incumbent suppliers, including evaluation and selection criteria and refines current sourcing strategy and recommends improvements.Reviews contract performance categories in scope. Develops and reviews performance data with suppliers: partners with suppliers to implement continuous cost and quality improvements.Creates program-specific sourcing strategies to optimize supplier base and total cost of ownership. Identifies potential cost savings, spend reduction, supplier consolidation, and standardization opportunities. Institutes and promotes capital cost reduction projects. Supports Corporate Indirect Purchasing leaders for technology, corporate services, commissary, and distribution services.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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