Analyst - Procurement

About the Role

This position plays a key support role within the Canadian procurement function, helping with analysis, process control, and day-to-day coordination for assigned stakeholders. The analyst will handle routine and on-demand support, with a strong focus on procurement operations, while also assisting project management and distribution teams when needed. By analyzing food cost data and maintaining accurate systems, including pricing information, this role helps category managers reduce cost of goods while protecting quality and service levels for restaurants across Canada.

The company values an open, flexible, and inclusive culture and is looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to make a meaningful impact. Success in this position depends on strong business judgment, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a customer-focused approach in both internal and external relationships.

The procurement structure operates through a supply chain cooperative that sources and contracts the goods and services needed for restaurant operations across North America. The Canadian team reports into the U.S. cooperative structure and is treated as Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada employees leased to the U.S. cooperative.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for master data administration, pricing file entry, and maintaining data accuracy.
• Keep supplier and pricing information current in the relevant systems on a monthly or quarterly schedule.
• Review, approve, and update item-level data to support price checks, and manage follow-up actions when corrections are required.
• Enter and maintain accurate pricing for assigned product categories.
• Own the setup process for new vendors and new items.
• Support purchasing activities and operational procedures through analysis and coordination.
• Make sure confidential contract information is communicated on time, including NDAs and the scope of agreements for products and services.
• Assist with collecting information, gathering bids, and optimizing responses for RFPs.
• Provide analytical, process, and organizational support to assigned stakeholders.
• Help with monthly or ad hoc cost planning and forecasting for food, paper, equipment, and services.
• Support supply assurance work by maintaining strategic supplier information, key contacts, and contingency or transition plans.
• Track new, existing, promotional, and depleting inventory within assigned categories.
• Contribute to supplier relations planning and execution.
• Research the Canadian domestic supply landscape and stay informed on category-specific and procurement best practices through industry events, supplier meetings, and business reviews.
• Take on other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, with procurement or category management experience preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, supply chain, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• A master’s degree in supply chain or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong prioritization and time management capabilities.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and critical thinking.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Experience using Power BI or similar analytical tools.
• Interest in building a career in procurement, project management, and/or supply chain.
• Must be able to work primarily from the Burlington office, with at least 3 in-office days per week.
• Travel requirement of about 5%.

Additional Information

The expected work location is the Wendy’s Canadian Restaurant Support Center at 5515 North Service Rd STE 201, Burlington, Ontario L7L 6G4, Canada, or another company-designated location. The role is mainly office-based, and any changes to the location arrangement require managerial approval and are subject to business needs.

The posted base salary range is CAD 67,000 to CAD 115,000 annually. The role also carries a target annual bonus of 7.5% of annualized base salary, subject to actual company and individual performance. Benefits, bonus, and other incentives are not included in the base pay range.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

About the Company

The brand is built around the principle of “Quality is our Recipe®,” and continues to grow as a major restaurant system with thousands of locations worldwide. Its focus remains on quality, strong operations, and an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive.