Associate Manager

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHAT WE’LL NEED

The Associate Manager, Indirect Procurement is a key member of the Supply Chain Indirect team. This role supports sourcing and supplier management across indirect categories, including but not limited to: construction process related services, consulting and finance services; travel and events; HR and employee services; marketing and agencies professional services; corporate services; and applicable restaurant services.

Working with the Indirect Procurement team, the role contributes to category plans, coordinates sourcing activity, and helps deliver measurable value through cost optimization, service quality, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and process improvement. The position supports procurement activity across a portfolio representing more than $200 million in professional services spend and partners with Construction, Marketing, HR, Finance, Accounting, Operations, Legal, Commercial, and other corporate teams to align procurement activity with business priorities and Wingstop's continued growth.

Role Responsibilities

Category Planning & Sourcing

• Contribute to category and sourcing plans across marketing, HR, finance, corporate services, restaurant services, and other assigned indirect categories.

• Coordinate RFI, RFP, and RFQ activities, including requirements gathering, market research, supplier evaluation, bid analysis, and negotiation preparation.

• Prepare market assessments, spend analyses, and total cost of ownership models to support sourcing decisions.

• Identify cost, service, process, and supplier-base improvement opportunities across assigned spend.

Supplier & Contract Support

• Support commercial discussions and the development of contracts, statements of work, and service-level agreements.

• Maintain productive supplier relationships and coordinate supplier performance reviews and QBR materials.

• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and compliance with contractual commitments; follow up on agreed actions.

• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to review and route agreements through established approval processes.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with Marketing, HR, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and other teams to understand business needs and timelines.

• Translate business requirements into clear sourcing documentation, evaluation criteria, and procurement workplans.

• Provide practical procurement guidance and encourage consistent use of sourcing processes and controls.

Analytics, Performance & Governance

• Use AI tools, BI reporting, and spend data to identify opportunities, evaluate suppliers, and track business results.

• Track and report savings, service, risk, and supplier performance metrics for assigned categories.

• Follow procurement policies, controls, and approval requirements while helping improve tools, templates, and workflows.

• Support contract maintenance and scalable procurement practices as the Indirect Procurement function grows.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Ideally 2-3 years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably involving professional services.

• Foodservice, restaurant, or QSR experience is preferred.

• Working knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier evaluation, commercial terms, contracts, statements of work, and SLAs.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, including market assessment, spend analysis, bid comparison, and cost modeling.

• Proficiently use Microsoft Excel, procurement systems, BI reporting, and most importantly AI-enabled tools to organize and analyze information and automate tasks.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and priorities.

• Sound judgment, attention to detail, organization, and practical problem-solving skills.

• A collaborative, service-minded approach and willingness to learn, take initiative, and follow through on commitments.

WHO YOU ARE 

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 because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS

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

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.