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McDonald's

Runs and franchises fast-food restaurants

Manager – Strategic Sourcing Services - IT Software

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum four-year bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in a highly complex global environment, with a deep understanding of enterprise licensing, including subscription and Software as a Service models and audits, cloud pricing constructs, total cost of ownership, and support models.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership with Information Technology, Security, Finance, and Legal, and a record of negotiations that deliver cost, risk, and service outcomes.
  • A strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationship management.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support execution of sourcing strategies for the Information Technology software category, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the broader sourcing strategy.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and contribute insights and tailored sourcing strategies across the global organization.
  • Help manage key supplier relationships to support continuous improvement, identify innovative solutions, and build strategic partnerships.
  • Assist the Information Technology software sourcing team in developing and executing strategic category plans, including cost savings, risk management, and process optimization for subcategories.
  • Contribute to negotiation preparation, ensure terms meet business requirements, and support execution of complex agreements and service-level agreements.
  • Support sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and innovation in line with broader business strategies.
  • Assist in ensuring sourcing strategies and supplier relationships align with compliance and risk-management frameworks.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in sourcing processes, performance metrics, and benchmarks.
  • Coordinate with team members on sourcing projects and help facilitate development of team capabilities.
  • Coach and mentor the Information Technology software sourcing category team to build skills and capabilities for personal and organizational growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA is preferred.

About the Company

McDonald's

Runs and franchises fast-food restaurants

McDonald's runs and franchises quick-service restaurants for customers seeking burgers, chicken, fries, breakfast food and coffee. Its menu includes the Big Mac and Chicken McNuggets, while customers order at counters, drive-throughs, self-service kiosks and through its mobile app. Independent operators run most locations under agreements that license the brand and restaurant system. The corporation earns money from its own restaurant sales and from franchise royalties, rent and initial fees, with conventional franchise sites supported by property it owns or leases. The modern business dates to Ray Kroc's McDonald's System in 1955 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1955

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