Strategic Sourcing Consultant

The Opportunity 

As a Strategic Sourcing Consultant you will manage specific categories within the 2bn UK&I spend portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering sourcing projects managing supplier relationships and ensuring that agreed strategies are executed effectively. This role bridges strategic design and operational execution.

What youll be doing:

• Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories analyzing spend and identifying opportunities for value creation.
• Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Project Delivery: Deliver sourcing projects from initiation through to implementation including cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiation Support: Lead day-to-day supplier negotiations as well as Strategic Sourcing Reviews
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with functions such as Food Development QA and Marketing to deliver business needs.
• Reporting: Produce accurate reports and insights to support strategic decisions

What Team will I be a part of

Youll be joining the Strategic Sourcing team a key function within our broader Supply Chain department. In this role collaboration is essentialyoull work closely with partners across the department and the wider business both locally and globally to ensure alignment and drive impactful outcomes.

Who are my customers

As Strategic Sourcing Consultant you will play a key role within the Supply Chain team developing and nurturing strong relationships across all core functionsincluding Quality Assurance Food Safety Nutrition Logistics Business Planning Digital Sustainability and Indirect Sourcing.

Youll also collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across the wider business including Food Development Marketing Finance Business Strategy & Insight Operations and Impact ensuring alignment and shared ownership of strategic goals.

Externally you will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening relationships with our Supplier Partners third-party Distributors and Franchisees acting as a trusted representative of the Strategic Sourcing function

Qualifications :

What youll Need:

Education and Experience: 
    Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline;
    Several years of relevant procurement experience in food beverage packaging or operating supplies.
    Competent in supplier/partner management and development.  
    Strong knowledge of budgetary control and compliance. 
    Proven experience in category strategy and objective setting. 

Technical Skills: 
    Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.  
    Computer-literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools. 

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: 
    Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain relationships.  
    Pragmatic thoughtful and customer-driven approach. 
    Ability to lead challenging situations in a timely manner considering the needs of all partners. 

Communication and Feedback: 
    Ability to give and receive feedback and use positively to development. 
    Strong written and verbal communicator with an adaptable style dependent on audience

Strategic and Networking Skills: 
    Demonstrated capability to build validated networks and relationships across the business  
    Strategic approach to interactions with all partners and suppliers tailored to achieve desired outcomes. 
 

What youll get:
    Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including Bonus location Allowance  free parking lunch and gym access.
    Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
    A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued.
    Hybrid working offering a mix of office 3 days per week and remote for 2!
 

Additional Information :

At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities which we are proud of. The diversity of our people customers Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time