Strategic Sourcing Officer

McDonald’s; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fast-food company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Officer to manage sourcing categories and support procurement efforts. This role requires experience in supplier management, analytical skills in data analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join a dynamic team with a collaborative culture that values diversity and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working opportunities. Interviewing will start in January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonuses

Free parking and lunch

Access to training and career development

28 days paid holiday annually

Qualifications

• Some procurement experience in food, beverage, or packaging.
• Experience in supplier management and category strategy.
• Ability to build strong relationships and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze designated sourcing categories.
• Build strong supplier relationships for continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and support sourcing projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier/partner management

Data analysis

Strong communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree or equivalent in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

As a Strategic Sourcing Officer, you will manage specific categories within the 2bn+ UK&I spend portfolio and provide analytical and operational support to the Strategic Sourcing team. You will play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, preparing reports, and supporting sourcing projects with research and insight. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in procurement and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories, analysing spend and identifying opportunities for value creation.
• Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Data & Analysis: Analyse spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Reporting Support: Prepare category, market, and inflation reports for the team and wider business.
• Project Support: Support sourcing projects with data gathering, supplier due diligence, and benchmarking.
• Process Management: Ensure compliance with sourcing processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Learning & Development: Develop procurement knowledge and skills through on-the-job experience and mentoring.

Team & Customers

You will be joining the Strategic Sourcing team, a key function within our broader Supply Chain department. Collaboration is essential; you will work closely with partners across the department and the wider business, both locally and globally, to ensure alignment and drive impactful outcomes. Your customers include internal stakeholders across Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, Logistics, Business Planning, Digital, Sustainability, Indirect Sourcing, Food Development, Marketing, Finance, Business Strategy & Insight, Operations, and Impact, as well as external Supplier Partners and third‑party Distributors.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Experience: Some procurement experience in food, beverage, packaging or operating supplies; experience in supplier/partner management and development; demonstrated experience in category strategy and objective setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams; computer literature with ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Strong team player with ability to build and maintain relationships; pragmatic, thoughtful, customer‑driven approach; ability to lead challenging situations in a timely manner, considering the needs of all partners.
• Communication & Feedback: Ability to give and receive feedback and use it positively for development; strong written and verbal communication with an adaptable style dependent on audience.
• Strategic & Networking Skills: Demonstrated capability to build validated networks and relationships across the business; strategic approach to interactions with all partners and suppliers to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including bonus and location allowance.
• Free parking, lunch and gym access.
• Access to industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your ideas.
• Hybrid working, offering a mix of office 3 days per week and remote 2 days.
• 28 days paid holiday annually for full‑time office employees, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years of service.

Interview Process

Interviewing will commence in January 2026. The process typically includes a competency‑based interview followed by a second interview with an associated task or presentation.

EEO Statement

At McDonald’s, we are people from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic selves in our restaurants and offices. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, and we do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. We recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that help people be more aware of the world of work and more successful.