Director, Supply Chain & Purchasing

Location: Mexico City, Mexico | Hybrid – Minimum 4 Days Onsite

Lead Supply Chain Strategy & Operations

We are seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain & Purchasing to lead purchasing, supplier management, distribution, inventory, and supply chain operations across Mexico.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and cost-effective supply of food, packaging, promotional products, and related materials across a large restaurant network.

The role will serve as a key liaison between senior leadership, franchisees, suppliers, distributors, finance, operations, marketing, R&D;, quality assurance, and other internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead purchasing, distribution, inventory, and supply chain management activities across Mexico. - Oversee supplier relationships, commercial contracts, negotiations, performance, and compliance. - Ensure product availability, quality, service levels, supplier capacity, and competitive costs. - Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, suppliers, distributors, and senior stakeholders. - Partner with Marketing, Operations, R&D;, Quality Assurance, and Finance on promotions and new product introductions. - Lead inventory planning, recalls, product holds, obsolete inventory, and supply continuity initiatives. - Manage distribution agreements and reconciliation processes. - Partner with Finance on budgets, supplier rebate programs, pricing, inventory, and financial performance.



- Identify and implement process improvements and technology enhancements across supply chain operations. - Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing team. - Present strategic plans, budgets, business reviews, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is a plus . - 6–8+ years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, distribution, or related functions. - Strong experience managing suppliers, contracts, negotiations, and purchasing strategies . - Proven leadership experience with cross-functional and external stakeholders. - Strong analytical, strategic thinking, negotiation, and decision-making skills. - Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including executive-level audiences. - Experience managing budgets and understanding the financial impact of supply chain decisions. - Fluent in English and Spanish. - Import/export experience is a plus. - Willingness to travel between Mexico and the U.S. , as needed. - Ability to work a minimum of four days per week onsite at the corporate office in Mexico City.

Why Join?

Take on a strategic leadership role with significant impact on purchasing, supplier performance, supply continuity, operational efficiency, and cost management across a major restaurant operation in Mexico.

If you are a strategic supply chain leader with strong expertise in procurement, supplier management, distribution, and cross-functional leadership , we want to hear from you.

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