Strategic Sourcing Officer

Company Description

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and we are working hard to be the UK & Ireland’s best-loved restaurant company.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities, and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

• Serve
  :
  We put our customers and our people first
• Inclusion
  :
  We open our doors to everyone
• Integrity
  :
  We do the right thing
• Community
  :
  We are good neighbours
• Family
  :
  We get better together

As a Strategic Sourcing Officer, you will manage specific categories within the £2bn+ UK&I spend portfolio and provide analytical and operational support to the Strategic Sourcing team. You will play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, preparing reports, and supporting sourcing projects with research and insight. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in procurement and supply chain.

• Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories, analysing spend and identifying opportunities for value creation.
• Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Data & Analysis: Analyse spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to inform sourcing strategies.
• Reporting Support: Prepare category, market, and inflation reports for the team and wider business.
• Project Support: Support sourcing projects with data gathering, supplier due diligence, and benchmarking.
• Process Management: Ensure compliance with sourcing processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Learning & Development: Develop procurement knowledge and skills through on-the-job experience and mentoring.

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

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

You’ll 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 and third-party Distributors
, acting as a trusted representative of the Strategic Sourcing function.

• Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
• Some procurement experience in food, beverage, packaging or operating supplies.
• Experience in supplier/partner management and development.
• Demonstrated some experience in category strategy and objective setting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Computer‑literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new software and tools.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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…