Supervisor, Strategic Sourcing Services

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Sabbatical program

Job summary

McDonald’s, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a Supervisor of Development Sourcing to join the Global Strategic Sourcing Services (GSSS) team. The role ensures reliable supply of indirect products for restaurants while delivering best value and aligning supplier performance with corporate objectives.

You will collaborate with Global Design, Franchisees, and suppliers, leading strategic sourcing activities and cross-functional support to optimize cost, quality, and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or indirect procurement.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Execute and champion GSSS’s 7-Step Strategic Sourcing process.
• Manage assigned categories and supplier relationships to ensure supply and value.
• Lead category communications and contingency planning.
• Ensure global indirect savings targets are met and aligned with corporate goals.
• Develop suppliers to support growth and competitive advantage.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical capabilities

Financial analysis

Written & verbal communication

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job 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 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.

The Supervisor of Development Sourcing position will reside in Chicago, IL and will be part of the Global Strategic Sourcing Services (GSSS) team. GSSS is a division within McDonald’s Global Supply Chain and provides Indirect Procurement support across a variety of categories.

The person in this position will be responsible for the assured supply of products to our restaurants while also providing the best value to our System and maintaining the safety and quality of our products. In addition, the role ensures suppliers are in alignment with our Corporate objectives and provides support to the Franchisees and restaurants in achieving their goals. Key stakeholders will include the Global Design and Development teams, Senior Management on the Global Supply Chain team, Franchisees, and Suppliers.

Duties

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 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.

The Supervisor of Development Sourcing position will reside in Chicago, IL and will be part of the Global Strategic Sourcing Services (GSSS) team. GSSS is a division within McDonald’s Global Supply Chain and provides Indirect Procurement support across a variety of categories.

The person in this position will be responsible for the assured supply of products to our restaurants while also providing the best value to our System and maintaining the safety and quality of our products. In addition, the role ensures suppliers are in alignment with our Corporate objectives and provides support to the Franchisees and restaurants in achieving their goals. Key stakeholders will include the Global Design and Development teams, Senior Management on the Global Supply Chain team, Franchisees, and Suppliers.

Principal Accountabilities

In addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Executing and championing GSSS’s 7-Step Strategic Sourcing process
• Managing assigned categories and associated supplier relationships
• Leading category communications
• Assuring supply of indirect categories on a Global basis with competitive total cost of ownership
• Ensuring category contingency plans are in place and executed as required
• Oversees and directs category risk management strategy execution
• Subject matter expert on emerging category issues and innovations
• Protects the Brand by ensuring the compliance of our products is in alignment with McDonald’s standards
• Responsible for Global Indirect savings targets

Business and Supplier Relationship Management

• Manages the development of suppliers to ensure they are positioned to grow with us
• Supports and directs suppliers to achieve Competitive advantage goals

• Validates supplier competitiveness through external benchmarking
• Executes supplier negotiations to provide the best value for the system
• Recommends the approval and disapproval of suppliers as necessaryEstablishes performance and measurement systems for supplier efficiencies
• Facilitates supplier business reviews
• Develops and implements supplier pricing protocols
• Provides low cost, best value to our System through continuous improvement of our products and services, collaborating with suppliers to ensure that capital is being appropriately allocated to provide the lowest cost of products available
• Supports the Franchisees in achieving their goals including that of increased cash flow
• Provides expertise and support to cross functional teams to help achieve Corporate goals
• Ensures department goals are aligned with and supports Corporate goals
• Provides purchasing & quality expertise to customers as required

• Liaison with various internal departments (QS, National Operations, Development, Menu and Marketing)

Staff Development

• Champions continuous improvement at the personal and team level
• Respects and values the opinions of others while contributing as a positive team member
• Demonstrates and reinforces the leadership behaviors and people practices necessary to gain commitment from Senior SCM Management, Franchisees, and suppliers

Qualifications

• Three years of Supply Chain/Purchasing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain principles including procurement and logistics
• Able to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Strong research and analytical capabilities including financial analysis competencies.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, CoPilot, AI, Outlook
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust quickly to change

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $78,281.00 -$97,852.00per year

The above represents the expectedsalaryrange for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining yourpay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance; 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).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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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