At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sourcing categories and drive value creation through supplier engagement.
- Company: Join McDonald's, a leading employer with over 1,500 restaurants in the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with global teams and develop strong supplier relationships.
- Why this job: Make an impact on sourcing strategies that affect millions of customers daily.
- Qualifications: Degree and relevant procurement experience in food or packaging required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Mc Donald's has operated in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1,500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day.
It is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Strategic Sourcing Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in category management across food, beverages, packaging and operating supplies—representing a combined spend of over £2 billion per year.
Covering both the UK and Ireland, this role also collaborates closely with the Global Supply Chain team, offering a truly international perspective.
Duties
- Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories, analyse spend and identify opportunities for value creation.
- Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
- Project Delivery: Deliver sourcing projects from initiation through to implementation, including cost‑saving initiatives.
- Negotiation Support: Lead day‑to‑day supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing reviews.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with functions such as Food Development, QA, and Marketing to deliver business needs.
- Reporting: Produce accurate reports and insights to support strategic decisions.
Education and Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Several years of relevant procurement experience in food, beverage, packaging or operating supplies.
- Competence in supplier/partner management and development.
- Proven experience in category strategy and objective setting.
- Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams.
- Strategic and Networking Skills
- Demonstrated capability to build validated networks and relationships across the business.
- Strategic approach to interactions with all partners and suppliers, tailored to achieve desired outcomes.
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We think you need these skills to ace Specialist, Sourcing Strategy
Category Management
Supplier Engagement
Project Delivery
Negotiation Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Reporting and Data Analysis
Procurement Experience
