category strategy, supply assurance, spec alignment, capacity building, and cost savings/avoidancePartner closely with regional supply chain teams and franchisees to drive participation, alignment, and adoption of regional and global sourcing strategies through strong commercial partnership, stakeholder influence, and value-based engagementEnsure supply continuity and operational resilience across a dynamic multi-country supply network, including proactively mitigating geopolitical, inflationary, commodity,logistics, and operational risksimpactingthe regionBuild SCM capabilities & process excellence to drive world-class category management practices (i.e. cost modelling, commodity intelligence, supplier relationship management, technology enablers, etc.)Build compelling, data-driven business cases that improve franchisee economics, operational efficiency, and long-term system valueOwn strategic supplier relationships and develop new supplier partnerships to drive competitive advantage and ensure Pizza Hut is a customer of choice. RESPONSIBILITIES:The role serves as a strategic partner to supplier partners, franchisees, regional supply chain teams & cross-functional teams - driving procurement excellence, supply continuity, risk management, operational resilience, and long-term value creation across a highly complex franchise ecosystem.