Global Strategic Sourcing Supervisor

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description:

The Global Strategic Sourcing Supervisor is responsible for sourcing and category/supplier management activities for several global categories supporting Restaurant Development. The Supervisor will collaborate with internal collaborators to develop requirements, evaluate RFx events, negotiate pricing and contracts, report savings, and implement supplier management and sourcing approaches. As part of McDonald's Global Supply chain, this position sits on the GRDE (Global Restaurant Development and Equipment) team within Global Strategic Sourcing Services (GSSS). GSSS is a dynamic, growing department that contributes directly to the company's bottom-line performance! GSSS consults with leaders throughout the company and supports initiatives that are driving McDonald’s into the future and enabling McDonald’s accelerated growth plans. This position may entail the supervision of Sourcing Analysts.

Principal Accountabilities

Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing and championing GSSS’s Strategic Sourcing process
• Calculating baseline spend before project kickoff and savings after successful implementation.
• Developing project plans, results, metrics, and milestones for associated projects
• Scoring suppliers and supporting the supplier selection process
• Leading supplier negotiations
• Providing judgment on the value of the deal
• Supporting execution and transition activities (at times leading these efforts)
• Completing vital tasks to capture key supplier data (i.e. volumes, costs, product and service performance statistics, financial information, etc.)
• Identifying supplier risks and formulating suggested mitigation strategies
• Reviewing and approving vendor performance standards and measurements
• Providing input into annual category management plans
• Facilitating escalations on behalf of vendors and stakeholders
• Executing all necessary communications to ensure an accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $75,700 - 94,620 / per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related functions
• Proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Proficient at communicating conclusions to leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong grasp of standard methodologies in procurement, including supplier negotiations, selection, evaluation, management, and development; should be able to showcase practical experience.e.
• Negotiate and provide mutually beneficial contracts and business relationships.
• Build positive working relationships both internally and externally to provide McDonald’s with goods and services at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership and lowest risk.
• Able to problem solve and search for answers using internal and external network/sources.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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