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European SCM Category Manager at Yum! Brands managing a €150 million portfolio and leading regional Source-to-Contract sourcing.

United Kingdom

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At Yum! Brands, I manage a European category portfolio with an annual spend of €150 million, supporting supply continuity and cost stability. I lead the Source-to-Contract process, from supplier selection and onboarding to regional allocation.

Previously, I managed procurement for Yum! Brands - Pizza Hut and Pizza Hut Restaurants, negotiating contracts and overseeing supplier performance. At Shake Shack UK/PF Changs UK – Diverse Dining Ltd, I managed sourcing and national and international logistics.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

European SCM Category Manager

Current

Yum! Brands

Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Manage a diverse portfolio with an annual spend of €150 million across European markets, ensuring supply continuity and cost stability. Lead end-to-end Source-to-Contract processes and own quarterly pricing forecasts.

Strategic Sourcing Category Management Financial Planning Stakeholder Engagement Supply Chain Management

Procurement Manager (Indirects/Directs)

Yum! Brands - Pizza Hut

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)

Directed procurement strategies for indirect and direct categories, focusing on value creation and operational efficiency. Negotiated commercial terms and monitored supplier performance against KPIs.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Supplier Performance Management Category Management

Procurement Manager

Pizza Hut Restaurants

Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Managed multiple direct food and non-food categories, delivering value-added solutions and supply chain efficiencies. Partnered with Marketing, Operations, and Product Development to drive concept evolution.

Category Management Cross Functional Collaboration Supplier Relationship Management Sustainability

Supply Chain Manager

Shake Shack UK/PF Changs UK – Diverse Dining Ltd

Nov 2016 - Nov 2022 (6 years)

Identified and sourced sustainable products by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Negotiated commercial contracts, pricing, and tenders to maintain cost control across all locations.

Sustainable Sourcing Commercial Negotiation Logistics Management Supplier Collaboration