Department OverviewMcDonald'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 exciting opportunity to help drive this transformation as the Manager, Indirect Strategic Sourcing - IT Software.This key position will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the IT software category sourcing strategies, ensuring that we maximize McDonald's value through strategic sourcing and vendor management.
Reporting to the Director, IT Software Sourcing, the Manager will be responsible for executing global sourcing efforts within these categories, working closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver value. The Manager will also contribute to driving continuous innovation and improvements within the sourcing process to support broader business priorities
Duties- Support Category Strategy Execution: Assist in the execution of sourcing strategies for the IT Software category, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the broader sourcing strategy.
- Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to gather business requirements, providing insights and contributing to tailored sourcing strategies that deliver value across the McDonald's global organization.
- Vendor & Supplier Coordination: Help manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement, identify innovative solutions, and support strategic partnerships.
- Category Plan Support: Assist the IT Software Sourcing team in the development and execution of strategic category plans, including cost savings, risk management, and process optimization for sub-categories.
- Negotiation Support: Contribute to the preparation of negotiations, ensuring the terms meet business requirements and support the execution of complex agreements and SLAs.
- Innovation Contribution: Support sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and innovation in line with the company's broader business strategies.
- Risk & Compliance Monitoring: Assist in ensuring sourcing strategies and supplier relationships align with McDonald's compliance and risk management frameworks.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, providing input on sourcing processes, performance metrics, and benchmarks to improve sourcing outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members to ensure smooth coordination on various sourcing projects and help facilitate the development of team capabilities.
Performance Motivation: Coach and mentor, the IT Software Sourcing category team to build skills and capabilities for personal and organizational growth
Qualifications- Minimum 4-year bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a highly complex environment and Global landscape with deep understanding of enterprise licensing (e.g., subscription/SaaS, audits), cloud pricing constructs, TCO and support models.
- Strong cross-functional leadership with IT, Security, Finance and Legal; proven negotiations delivering cost, risk and service outcomes.
- Strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationship management, with excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
CompensationBonus Eligible: Yes Long - Term Incentive: YesBenefits Eligible: YesThe 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$115,872.00 - $144,840.00 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 job-related factors.
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 McDonald's long-term incentive plan.
