IPC was incorporated in September 1996 to serve as the purchasing and services cooperative for Subway® Franchisees in the United States and Canada. Created through the cooperative efforts of the Subway® Franchisees, it is a model of what can be achieved through a strategic approach to services, supplies, equipment, logistics, information and supplier relations in a multi-billion dollar food service business.

Food & Beverage

Independent Purchasing Cooperative

Kirsten Michulka

Jose R. Ponce de Leon

Jesus David Pineda Sotres

Julie Hammon

Marcos Morales Cissp

George Labelle

Geoffrey Leigh

Don Butterfield

Beth C.

Andrew Lipka

Ray Khan

Rochelle Trafton

Teresa Schlegel

The Strategic Sourcing team at Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and ingredients essential for Subway® Franchisees across the United States and Canada. Their goal is to ensure cost-efficiency, high-quality, and reliable supply chain operations, fostering strong vendor relationships and driving innovation in sourcing practices to support the Subway® brand's growth and sustainability in the food service industry.

Strategic Sourcing

Information Technology

Supply Chain and Logistics

Strategic Sourcing

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