Director, IT (Information Technology) Services Sourcing

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Director of IT Services Sourcing to lead strategic initiatives in sourcing across critical business categories. This pivotal role involves developing sourcing strategies, collaborating with executive partners, and driving innovation to enhance McDonald's global operations. Join a company that values inclusivity and community, and be part of a transformative journey that impacts millions of customers worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sourcing at a renowned brand. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Adoption assistance program

Educational assistance program

Flexible ways of working

Time off policies (sick leave, parental leave, vacation/PTO)

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sourcing in complex environments, with team leadership experience.
• Proven ability to influence executive leaders and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT Consulting and Managed Services.
• Collaborate with internal partners to create tailored sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Vendor Management

Advanced Sourcing

Contracting Knowledge

Mentoring and Coaching

Project Management

Job description

Director, IT (Information Technology) Services Sourcing

• Full-time
• Pay Transparency: $168,350 - $218,860
• McDonald's Office Location: MHQ
• Global Grade: G6

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. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. 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. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements.

Are you interested in being a part of a transformation to build an outstanding sourcing function? Do you have experience in leading strategic sourcing initiatives across critical business categories? Do you want to work alongside senior leadership in a high-impact, fast-paced environment to drive tangible results and help shape the future of McDonald’s?

This role presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as the IT (Information Technology) Services Sourcing Director/Lead. This role is a critical leadership position and will own the end-to-end global IT Services Sourcing capability, supporting McDonald’s in its journey to becoming a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, IT Sourcing Lead, the role is responsible for development of the global IT Services sourcing strategy, focused on improving McDonald’s investments via best-in-class sourcing across IT Consulting and IT Managed Services. It is expected that this role works closely with Global executive partners to understand their requirements, provide recommendations, and drive innovation to ultimately propel the business forward.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT Consulting and IT Managed Services, ensuring alignment with the broader business goals and objectives of McDonald’s.
• Strategic Sourcing: Competitively source through engagement of strategic suppliers (i.e., RFx) and application of industry knowledge. Ensure all sourcing projects have clear objectives including financial and operational benefits, aligned with business partners.
• Team Support & Development: Guide and mentor a high-performing sourcing team, setting clear goals, providing development opportunities, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key internal partners to understand business needs and create tailored sourcing strategies that deliver value across the McDonald’s global organization.
• Category Leadership Support: Lead the development and execution of strategic category plans, finding opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process optimization within the sub-categories.
• Savings Identification & Tracking: Accountable for driving annual savings within the category through demonstrating market intelligence analysis, including the identification of savings opportunities and ongoing monitoring/reporting of saving initiatives.
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Support negotiations to ensure favorable contract terms that meet business requirements and assist with the execution of complex agreements and SLAs.
• Drive Innovation: Contribute to sourcing initiatives that drive innovation, cost savings, and operational efficiency in line with the company's broader business strategies.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Partner with Enterprise teams to ensure sourcing strategies and supplier relationships align with McDonald’s compliance requirements and risk management frameworks.
• Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement efforts, evaluating sourcing processes, performance metrics, and benchmarks to optimize sourcing outcomes.
• Performance Motivation: Assist in identifying training needs and growth opportunities within the team, ensuring the development of future sourcing leaders and building a best-in-class function.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing in a highly complex environment and Global landscape.
• 3+ years experience leading teams and managing multiple projects.
• Experience in conducting influential discussions with executive leaders.
• Skills: Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence, Collaborator Management, Vendor Management, Advanced Sourcing, Contracting Knowledge, Mentoring and Coaching, Project Management.

Benefits: 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.

Salary: The expected salary range for this role is $168,350 - $218,860 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.

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. 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 [e-mail].

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