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Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.\nSince 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One - because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready - to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly - we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.\nYour Recipe for Impact - What You’ll Do\nAs a Procurement Senior Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives that drive value across Whataburger's business. You'll oversee a portfolio of categories, build strong supplier partnerships, and collaborate with leaders across the organization to optimize costs, strengthen operational performance, and support long-term growth.\nIn this role, you will Make a Difference by delivering sourcing strategies that improve business results while ensuring our restaurants have the products and services they need to succeed. You will Serve with Heart by fostering trusted supplier relationships and creating solutions that support our teams and Guests. You will Win as One by partnering across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other business functions to align purchasing decisions with enterprise priorities. And you will Move Forward Boldly by identifying innovative sourcing opportunities, leading complex negotiations, and driving transformational improvements that position Whataburger for future success.\nDay-to-Day Ingredients - Responsibilities\nAs a Procurement Senior Manager, you will:\nDevelop and execute multi-category sourcing strategies.\nLead complex supplier negotiations and contract discussions.\nManage strategic supplier partnerships and performance.\nDrive category cost optimization and value creation initiatives.\nPartner with Finance on spend analysis and cost modeling.\nEstablish and monitor category performance metrics and KPIs.\nIdentify and mitigate supplier, market, and continuity risks.\nLead cross-functional sourcing and procurement initiatives.\nEvaluate market trends and industry opportunities.\nDevelop, coach, and lead high-performing purchasing teams.\nSupport enterprise procurement and business transformation efforts.\nThe Sauce - Pay & Perks\nAs a Procurement Senior Manager, you will receive:\nCompetitive Weekly Pay\nBonus Program\n5 weeks of PTO Starting on Day One\nFlex Weeks\nPaid Corporate Holidays\nPaid Parental Leave\n401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%\nCompetitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits\nShort-term and Long-term Disability Benefits\nOpportunities for Career Development and Growth\nWhataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents also eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance\nDiscounted Meals for You and a Guest\nCell Phone Service Discounts\nComputer & Software Discounts\nFitness / Gym Discounts\nAwards and recognition for all you do\nRetirement Celebration Program\nWhat You Bring to the Table - Required Experience\nAs a Procurement Senior Manager, you must have:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.\n6+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience.\n3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and business strategy.\nExperience developing and executing category management strategies.\nExperience leading supplier negotiations and contract management.\nExperience managing supplier performance and strategic partnerships.\nStrong financial analysis and cost optimization skills.\nExperience working with procurement systems and ERP platforms.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nExtra Toppings - Desired Experience\nAs a Procurement Senior Manager, we prefer you to have:\nExperience supporting multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or consumer-facing businesses.\nExperience managing complex, high-spend category portfolios.\nExperience leading enterprise-wide sourcing or procurement initiatives.\nExperience with supplier risk management and business continuity planning.\nExperience building performance dashboards and procurement analytics.\nAdvanced knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies.\nMBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.\nProfessional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, CPPB, or CPM.\nWhere & How You’ll Work\nThis role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on-site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast-paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full-time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.\nWhataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 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