Director Strategic Sourcing Services

Who we’re looking for:

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for sub-categories within Financial Services, Travel, HR Services, Print & Courier and other Corporate Support ensuring alignment with the broader business goals and objectives of McDonald’s.

- Strategic Sourcing: Competitively source through engagement of strategic suppliers (i.e., RFx) and application of industry knowledge. Ensure all sourcing projects have clear objectives including financial and operational benefits, as aligned with business stakeholders.

- Team Support & Development: Guide and mentor a high-performing sourcing team, setting clear goals, providing development opportunities, and fostering a culture of excellence.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand business needs and create tailored sourcing strategies that deliver value across the McDonald’s global organization.

- Category Leadership Support: Lead the development and execution of strategic category plans, identifying opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process optimization within the sub-categories.

- Savings Identification & Tracking: Accountable for driving annual savings within the category through leveraging market intelligence analysis. Includes the identification of savings opportunities & valuation and ongoing monitoring / reporting of saving initiatives (e.g., by vendor / category).

- Negotiation & Contract Management: Support negotiations to ensure favorable contract terms that meet business requirements and assist with the negotiation and execution of complex agreements and SLAs.

- Drive Innovation: Contribute to sourcing initiatives that drive innovation, cost savings, and operational efficiency in line with the company's broader business strategies.

- Risk & Compliance Management: Partner with Enterprise teams to ensure sourcing strategies and supplier relationships align with McDonald’s compliance requirements and risk management frameworks.

- Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvement efforts, evaluating sourcing processes, performance metrics, and benchmarks to optimize sourcing outcomes.

- Performance Motivation: Assist in identifying training needs and growth opportunities within the team, ensuring the development of future sourcing leaders and building a best-in-class function.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

- Minimum 4-year degree, MBA preferred

- 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing in a highly complex environment and Global landscape

- 3+ years experience leading teams and managing multiple projects

- Skills: Strategic Thinking, Executive Presence / Communications, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Advanced Sourcing, Contracting Knowledge, Mentoring and Coaching, Project Management

- Experience in conducting influential discussions with executive leaders

Work location: Hyderabad, India

Work hours:

Work pattern: Full time role.

Work mode: Hybrid.

Additional Information:

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable[LG1] accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 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.

McDonald’s Capability Center India Private Limited (“McDonald’s in India”) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonald’s in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonald’s in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Industries: Food & Beverages, Hospitality, Restaurants