JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

This regional role is responsible for shaping Pizza Hut's MEA Supply Chain strategy in support of 850+ restaurants across more than 27 markets. This leader will strengthen supplier partnerships, enhance franchisee economics, and build a resilient supplier ecosystem by partnering closely with suppliers, franchisees, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, future-focused supply chain solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute long-term category strategies that support sustainable business growth, improve franchisee economics, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Identify and deliver value creation opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, cost management, and category innovation.

Build supply chain management capabilities and process excellence to drive world-class category management practices, including cost modeling, commodity intelligence, supplier relationship management, and technology enablement.

Optimize supply chain processes by identifying opportunities for efficiency, capability building, digitization, and continuous improvement.

Build compelling, data-driven business cases that improve franchisee economics, operational efficiency, and long-term system value.

Champion the adoption of advanced supply chain analytics and automation to improve decision-making, increase operational efficiency, and create scalable category management solutions across the MEA region.

Ensure supply continuity and operational resilience across a dynamic supply network by proactively mitigating geopolitical, inflationary, commodity, logistics, and operational risks impacting the region.

Own strategic supplier relationships and develop new supplier partnerships to drive competitive advantage and ensure Pizza Hut is a customer of choice.

Elevate supplier partnerships to unlock value and growth for Pizza Hut, including leading negotiations, capacity planning, and business continuity planning.

Lead commercialization and implementation of new and promotional products, including LTOs, ensuring supply readiness, stakeholder alignment, and successful market execution.

Drive governance, compliance, and adherence to Pizza Hut standards.

Drive specification harmonization and optimization across the MEA region.

Champion sustainability initiatives within the Pizza Hut supply chain and ensure long-term ESG goals are embedded into category and sourcing strategies.

Collaborate regularly with supplier partners, regional supply chain leaders, franchise partners, Pizza Hut leadership, global and regional functional leaders, and third-party partners or consultants.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

8+ years of experience in supply chain roles, ideally within the food industry or a related field.

5+ years of experience in global or regional strategic category management or procurement.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge the status quo, and drive change.

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external partners across a global business.

Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to gain buy-in and influence key stakeholders at all levels of a global organization.

High level of intellectual curiosity.

Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging spend analytics, procurement technologies, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Strong digital and automation mindset.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Food industry supply chain experience.

Regional or multi-market experience across MEA or other international markets.

Experience working with franchise partners, supplier partners, and cross-functional global teams.

Experience leading category innovation, supplier negotiations, commercialization, or supply chain transformation initiatives.

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