Manager, Strategic Sourcing Services

Company 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 ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. Department Overview McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s Way of buying Indirect goods and services responsibly. This role presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as Manager, Strategic Sourcing Services. This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across high-impact indirect categories in Corporate Support Services & External Labor including Consulting (Non IT) and Contingent Labor. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, negotiation expertise, supplier management skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a complex, global organization. Key Responsibilities Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead sourcing events including assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and negotiations. Manage negotiations for high-value categories. Advise stakeholders on contracting approaches and commercial terms. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and oversee performance. Identify and mitigate contract-level risks throughout the lifecycle. Approve reported savings in partnership with the Center of Excellence. Influence stakeholders and act as a strategic sourcing consultant. Communicate sourcing insights and recommendations effectively. Manage pipeline of initiatives and forecast sourcing resources. Leverage procurement and contract management tools to optimize operations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or related procurement. Demonstrated experience as a Category Manager with strong negotiation skills. Proven supplier management and contract negotiation expertise. Strong analytical and communication skills. Stable career progression (no frequent job changes). Compensation Bonus Eligible: Yes Long - Term Incentive: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes The 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. Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $115,872.00 - $144,840.00 per 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. 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 McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 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. 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