Sourcing Buyer

tms (USA); United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

tms is a global procurement organization partnering with McDonald’s, seeking a Sourcing Buyer to influence commercial decisions across Europe, APAC, and North America. You will lead sourcing events and develop strategies across packaging and ops categories.

You will analyse proposals, support negotiations, manage contracts, and drive cost savings and value creation while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or related.
• Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of sourcing and procurement principles.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and procurement technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of sourcing events across multiple packaging and ops supply categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP).
• Analyze supplier proposals, market trends and cost drivers to develop commercial recommendations.
• Support commercial negotiations and contract development in partnership with Sourcing Managers and stakeholders.
• Draft, issue and manage contracts through our e-procurement platform.
• Identify and deliver cost saving, cost avoidance and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing activities with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Leverage e-procurement systems and sourcing tools to manage events, documentation and reporting.
• Support sourcing process improvement initiatives and contribute to digital procurement transformation projects.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier and contract records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support supplier performance management initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain

RFx processes

Negotiations

Analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Procurement platforms

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

iValua

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

At tms we believe that from day one our job is to prepare you, develop you, train you and invest in you so that while with us you will become ready to take on the next challenge better prepared than you thought possible.

So whether you’re here for a meeting, a project, or a career – be prepared to Leave Changed.

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global procurement organisation that sits at the heart of delivering value for one of the world's most recognised brands, McDonald’s. As a Sourcing Buyer, you will have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions, work with suppliers across multiple regions, and contribute directly to cost savings, innovation, sustainability, and supply chain performance. Working on a diverse range of packaging and operational supplies categories, ensuring no two projects are the same, you will gain exposure to global suppliers, markets and sourcing across Europe, APMEA and North America.

If you're naturally curious, commercially minded, enjoy solving complex problems and building strong relationships, this role offers a fantastic platform to develop your career within a dynamic and growing global procurement organisation. The company offers continuous professional development and training designed to help you grow within your career at tms.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of sourcing events across multiple packaging and ops supply categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP).
• Analyse supplier proposals, market trends and cost drivers to develop commercial recommendations.
• Support commercial negotiations and contract development in partnership with Sourcing Managers and stakeholders.
• Draft, issue and manage contracts through our e-procurement platform.
• Identify and deliver cost saving, cost avoidance and value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing activities with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Leverage e-procurement systems and sourcing tools to manage events, documentation and reporting.
• Support sourcing process improvement initiatives and contribute to digital procurement transformation projects.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier and contract records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support supplier performance management initiatives.

Input on and Key Decision Rights

• Recommend sourcing scenarios based on commercial, operational and risk assessments.
• Develop negotiation strategies and commercial recommendations for leadership approval.
• Escalate significant commercial, contractual or supply risks where required.
• Responsible for managing sourcing events that contribute to the delivery of cost savings, cost avoidance and value creation targets.
• Supports contract value management and commercial negotiations across assigned categories.
• Accountable for ensuring sourcing activities deliver value while maintaining quality, service and supply continuity.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• 3-5 years' experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of sourcing and procurement principles.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and procurement technology platforms.

And we’d love you to…

• Experience working within global or multi-regional sourcing environments.
• Experience sourcing packaging, operational supplies or indirect procurement categories.
• Experience using e-procurement platforms such as iValua, Coupa, Ariba or similar tools.

Any of the following would be a plus

• CIPS qualification or working towards a professional procurement qualification.