Senior Vice President - Procurement

Inspire Brands is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead the Procurement function for SONIC, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, and Baskin-Robbins (managing over $4B in spend), while also supporting all six Inspire brands through group purchasing initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief Supply Officer, this Executive Leader will ensure each brand has access to the right products and services at competitive cost while enabling innovation, resilience, and sustainability. Overseeing sourcing strategy, contract management, supplier partnerships, and category leadership, this Leader will focus on balancing long-term strategic vision with operational execution to optimize spend, mitigate risk, and unlock supplier-enabled growth across Inspire Brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership

• Leads a high-performing team of twenty-six, including seven direct reports (Senior Director, Director, Manager level)
• Provides coaching, performance management, and succession planning to build future organizational capability.
• Shapes team culture around accountability, agility, collaboration, and innovation.

Procurement Strategy & Category Excellence

Supplier Relationships & Innovation Partnerships

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

Cross-Functional & Enterprise Collaboration

Risk Management & Supply Assurance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

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