Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

As the Head of Supply Chain LA&C, you will play a pivotal role in the Taco Bell International Supply Chain Team, contributing to a dynamic environment that thrives on collaboration, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm. This strategic position involves taking ownership of the supplier commercial relationship, encompassing price negotiation, contract performance, risk management, and corporate governance. You will be responsible for crafting and executing category strategies that align with the short and long-term goals of the LA&C market, navigating a complex matrix of internal and external relationships. The Head of Supply Chain LA&C will report to Sr. Manager of International Supply Chain and join an outstanding team and build upon the brand’s impressive track record of success.

The Day-to-Day:

• Own procurement strategy across Taco Bell LA&C food & packaging
• Own the LA&C business unit cost of goods performance by collaborating closely with franchisees, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Mitigate annual inflation through effective category strategy, negotiation, and margin improvement projects.
• Prepare and lead negotiations for categories to achieve business unit cost goals.
• Own the regional spend smarter and risk management strategy for the business unit.
• Ensure all suppliers are contracted appropriately to meet LA&C business needs. 
• Performance manage suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply and uphold right-first-time quality standards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to be the commercial contact for new suppliers, facilitating the effective delivery of the Marketing Calendar.
• Support local business unit Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Product Development Manager on supplier issues, including supplier development and crisis management.
• Partner with the Commercialization team to regionalize products, supporting cost and growth targets.
• Manage legal, environmental, and CSR aspects associated with food and packaging to ensure compliance.
• Effectively communicate project and category updates to the Taco Bell business unit cross-functional teams.
• Understand internal stakeholder needs and develop an external knowledge of the impact on Taco Bell LA&C supply chain
• Support new market entry, leading Supply Chain assessments, strategy for short term and long term profitability, and market launch.
• Partner with US Supply Chain (RSCS) on procurement, S&OP, and category management

Is This You?

• 10+ years’ experience in the field or related area
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience working at international restaurant business, food retailer, food supplier, or in food manufacturing is a plus
• Proven success in managing cost & suppliers as well as improving work processes and leading change in a complex and fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate workflow and outputs efficiently across multiple functional groups
• Strong communications (presentation, verbal, writing) and relationship development skills
• Data and analysis-driven with strong Excel skills
• Self-starter capable of solving complex problems with limited data
• Executive presence to negotiate on behalf of business unit and work with franchisees
• Strong process creation and optimization
• Entrepreneurial
• High level of intellectual curiosity
• Ability to influence diverse customers in cross-functional setting

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$134,500 to $158,300 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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