Supply Chain Category Manager - Packaging

We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "Who We Are", "What We’ll Need", "What You’ll Need", "Who You Are", "Benefits". Also maybe "Pay" not present. "Schedule" not present. So we include sections only where there is real content. Use

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  for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO etc. The benefits list includes many items; we should format as list. We need to preserve all substantive information. Remove duplicated lines. The "Who We Are" paragraph is prose. "What We’ll Need" is description of role responsibilities; we can treat as responsibilities section. Could be "Responsibilities". The "What You’ll Need" is qualifications/requirements. "Who You Are" maybe "Skills" or "Attributes"? Could be "Skills". But we can treat as "Skills" or "Attributes". The instructions: Use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map sections accordingly. We have "Who We Are" maybe "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for role description. But we have "Who We Are" describing company. Could be "About the role"? Not exactly. However we can still use "About the role" heading for the company description? Might be okay. But we need to follow instruction: use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should pick appropriate headings from that list. The posting includes: Who We Are (company overview), What We’ll Need (role responsibilities), What You’ll Need (requirements/qualifications), Who You Are (skills/attributes), Benefits. Thus we can map: - About the role: maybe combine Who We Are + What We’ll Need? But better to separate: "About the role" could be the company overview (Who We Are). Then "Responsibilities" for What We’ll Need. Then "Requirements" or "Qualifications" for What You’ll Need. Then "Skills" for Who You Are. Then "Benefits" for Benefits. We must not create empty sections. All have content. We need to format lists: For responsibilities, there are many bullet-like sentences. We can convert each sentence into

  . For requirements, also bullet list. For skills, also bullet list. For benefits, bullet list. We must preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep each point. Let's extract responsibilities from "What We’ll Need" paragraph. It's a long paragraph with many sentences separated by periods. We'll split into items. Responsibilities text: "The Packaging Category Manager will lead the strategy and commercial management of Wingstop’s approximately $100 million annual packaging spend. This role is accountable for ensuring that packaging solutions deliver the right balance of cost, quality, performance, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity across Wingstop’s restaurant system. You will develop and execute category strategies, lead competitive sourcing and negotiations, manage supplier performance, and identify opportunities to reduce total cost and mitigate risk. Working closely with Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Distribution, you will support new product launches, restaurant growth, packaging innovation, and an exceptional guest experience. This position requires a commercially driven category leader who can translate market intelligence, operational requirements, and data into actionable sourcing strategies and measurable business results. Develop and execute the category strategy for approximately $100 million in annual packaging spend, balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, sustainability, and supply continuity. Lead competitive sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation across food-contact packaging and restaurant disposables. Deliver annual savings, cost-avoidance, purchase-price variance, and working-capital objectives using market intelligence, cost models, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis. Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance across quality, service, capacity, cost, innovation, sustainability, and contractual compliance. Monitor packaging commodities, legislation, and market conditions, including resin, paper, fiber, aluminum, freight, and labor. and translate changes into sourcing and risk-management actions. Partner with Legal and Quality Assurance to monitor evolving packaging regulations and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, assess business impacts, support reporting obligations, and develop compliance strategies. Partner with Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Distribution to commercialize new packaging, support product launches, and implement value-engineering initiatives. Develop supply-continuity strategies, including supplier diversification, capacity planning, contingency plans, and alternative material or manufacturing solutions. Lead packaging conversions and supplier transitions, ensuring effective testing, stakeholder alignment, supplier inventory management, and systemwide implementation. Use data and analytics to manage budgets, forecasts, pricing, contracts, supplier performance, inventory, and category risks while providing clear recommendations to leadership." We need to split into bullet points. Each sentence maybe a bullet. Ensure we keep all info. Now requirements from "What You’ll Need": "Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management. Experience in sourcing and procurement in QSR, food service, food manufacturing, FMCG food, or consumer packaged food products strongly preferred. Proven experience developing procurement category strategies, leading supplier sourcing (RFIs/RFPs), commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management. Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and support business decisions. Senior project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or similar data visualization tools are a plus. Curiosity to leverage AI and digital tools to improve procurement analysis, reporting, and decision-making. Ability to travel up to 10%" We'll bullet each sentence. Now "Who You Are" attributes list many sentences. We'll bullet each. Now Benefits list: "FLAVOR PERKS: Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees One paid volunteer day of your choice Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles Team member stock purchase plan Health savings or flexible spending account options 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Basic life and AD&D insurance provided Pet insurance Education Assistance Wellness reimbursement program Paid maternity and paternity leave Fun Is The Best Flavor Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office Discount on Wingstop gift cards Onsite game room" We need to bullet each benefit. We must remove EEO boilerplate at end. Now produce HTML:

  About the role

  We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry. Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

  Responsibilities

  • The Packaging Category Manager will lead the strategy and commercial management of Wingstop’s approximately $100 million annual packaging spend.
  • This role is accountable for ensuring that packaging solutions deliver the right balance of cost, quality, performance, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity across Wingstop’s restaurant system.
  • You will develop and execute category strategies, lead competitive sourcing and negotiations, manage supplier performance, and identify opportunities to reduce total cost and mitigate risk.
  • Working closely with Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Distribution, you will support new product launches, restaurant growth, packaging innovation, and an exceptional guest experience.
  • This position requires a commercially driven category leader who can translate market intelligence, operational requirements, and data into actionable sourcing strategies and measurable business results.
  • Develop and execute the category strategy for approximately $100 million in annual packaging spend, balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, sustainability, and supply continuity.
  • Lead competitive sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and implementation across food-contact packaging and restaurant disposables.
  • Deliver annual savings, cost-avoidance, purchase-price variance, and working-capital objectives using market intelligence, cost models, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance across quality, service, capacity, cost, innovation, sustainability, and contractual compliance.
  • Monitor packaging commodities, legislation, and market conditions, including resin, paper, fiber, aluminum, freight, and labor and translate changes into sourcing and risk-management actions.
  • Partner with Legal and Quality Assurance to monitor evolving packaging regulations and Extended Producer Responsibility requirements, assess business impacts, support reporting obligations, and develop compliance strategies.
  • Partner with Operations, Culinary, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Distribution to commercialize new packaging, support product launches, and implement value-engineering initiatives.
  • Develop supply-continuity strategies, including supplier diversification, capacity planning, contingency plans, and alternative material or manufacturing solutions.
  • Lead packaging conversions and supplier transitions, ensuring effective testing, stakeholder alignment, supplier inventory management, and systemwide implementation.
  • Use data and analytics to manage budgets, forecasts, pricing, contracts, supplier performance, inventory, and category risks while providing clear recommendations to leadership.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
  • Experience in sourcing and procurement in QSR, food service, food manufacturing, FMCG food, or consumer packaged food products strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience developing procurement category strategies, leading supplier sourcing (RFIs/RFPs), commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and support business decisions.
  • Senior project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or similar data visualization tools are a plus.
  • Curiosity to leverage AI and digital tools to improve procurement analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

  Skills

  • No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success.
  • You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help.
  • You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.
  • You care deeply about doing great work and driving results.
  • You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve.
  • You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.
  • You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion.
  • You aren’t afraid to fail