Director Continuous Improvement

McDonalds has set an ambition to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader. To make this happen we are standing up a new Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Organization (IS&P). This organization will help McDonalds to better leverage our scale and unlock sustainable value for our company and communities.  We are transforming our Indirect Sourcing and Procurement capabilities processes solutions and ways of working to create One McDonalds Way of buying Indirect goods and services responsibly.

This role presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as the Continuous Improvement Lead. The primary focus of this role is to lead the development implementation and ongoing enhancement of global processes and supporting technologies across the SourcetoInvoice (S2I) lifecycle.

The Continuous Improvement Lead will be responsible for setting the strategic direction building and managing a longterm roadmap and defining success metrics for process and technology improvements. This includes overseeing the design and of process enhancements and digital initiatives consistent with best practices while supporting the unique needs of the business. It is expected that this role works closely within the IS&P function and broader business stakeholders to understand their requirements continuously gathering feedback and innovating against leading practices and business nuances. This role will lead a global team composed of process capability owners and product capability owners ensuring that responsibilities are appropriately distributed based on business priorities and team capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Global Process Ownership (GPL) and Functional Solutions team to establish and drive global strategic initiatives and continuous improvements across the entire sourcetoinvoice process
• Define the endtoend process and technology strategy and translate it into clear operational objectives performance targets and roadmaps 
• Serve as the Product Owner / expert and govern the products & platforms to drive enhancements harmonize data and ensure scalability of systems (e.g. less customization) to drive a One McDonalds Way 
• Serve as an ambassador for the Indirect Sourcing & Procurement (IS&P) team positioned as a partner to the business between key IT Finance Legal and business stakeholders
• Translate business requirements and embed new processes into system requirements. Prioritize enhancements / upgrades based on factors like business value risk and resources. 
• Lead regular reviews of the S2P and CLM solutions and their ability to meet Procurement Finance Legal and business needs and facilitate effective and efficient processes. 
• Develop prioritized pipeline of process improvements (e.g. operating model tools & technology etc. and work with GPL functional teams to quantify the value and investment required 
• Identify team training and growth opportunities to elevate bestinclass status 

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $168350 $218860 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 jobrelated factors.

Qualifications :

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 4year degree MBA preferred
• 7 years of relevant experience with Business or Supply Chain background preferably in a Global landscape
• 3 years experience leading teams and managing multiple projects
• Experience in conducting influential discussions with executive leaders
• Skills: Strategic Thinking Executive Presence / Communications Stakeholder Management Mentoring and Coaching Project Management

Additional Information :

Benefits eligible: 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. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonalds longterm incentive plan.

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