Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing Services

As a Generalist Sourcing Lead at McDonald's, you will play a key role in transforming the Indirect Sourcing and Procurement function to position McDonald's as a global leader in this area. Your responsibilities will include: - **General Sourcing Team Strategy & Development**: - Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the sourcing team. - Manage resource allocation and optimize team performance. - Implement best-in-class sourcing strategies for cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation. - Drive individual and team development through targeted training and coaching. - **IS&P Analyst Team Strategy & Development**: - Collaborate with functional leadership to set the strategy for the Analyst team. - Enhance the structure and career pathing for optimal talent experience and skill development. - **Category Leadership Support**: - Develop and execute strategic category plans. - Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process optimization. - **Strategic Sourcing**: - Competitively source through engagement of strategic suppliers. - Ensure sourcing projects have clear objectives aligned with business stakeholders. - **Negotiation & Contract Management**: - Support negotiations for favorable contract terms. - Assist in executing complex agreements and SLAs. - **Drive Innovation**: - Contribute to sourcing initiatives that drive innovation and cost savings. - **Risk & Compliance Management**: - Ensure sourcing strategies align with compliance requirements and risk management frameworks. - **Continuous Improvement**: - Evaluate sourcing processes and metrics for optimization. - **Performance Motivation**: - Identify training needs and growth opportunities within the team. **Qualification Requirements**: - Minimum 4-year degree, MBA preferred. - 10+ years of sourcing experience in a global landscape. - 5+ years of team leadership and project management experience. - Ability to conduct influential discussions with executive leaders. **Must-Have Skills**: - Strategic Sourcing - People Management - Procurement & Sourcing in various categories **Good-to-Have Skills**: - Executive Presence / Communications - Stakeholder Management - Vendor Management - Advanced Sourcing - Contracting Knowledge - Mentoring and Coaching - Project Management - Financial Acumen & Cost Optimization Join McDonald's in this transformative journey to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader by leveraging your expertise and leadership skills in the sourcing domain.,