Field Purchasing Manager

Company Description
McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.We continue to operate from a position of strength.
Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential.
Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years.
Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact.
We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family.
From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good:
good for our customers, people, industry and planet.
We also offer a broad range ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters.Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

Take a class at Hamburger University
Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers.
We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Effectively lead the Supply Chain function in the field office, focused on ensuring:
Supply Chain Strategy Execution; Distribution Center Readiness; Supporting Brand Trust; and bringing the McDonald's Three-Legged Stool to life in the Region.
The successful candidate will lead through influence by articulating the 'Value of Supply Chain' emphasizing:
Relationship Building; the Product Value/Cost relationship (including Product Quality); and Assured Supply for the System.
Key Responsibilities
Provides transparent and active leadership in the field office and uses resources as required from Home Office, Suppliers and Franchisees.
Responsible for the successful execution of supply chain initiatives and activities in the Market as well as consistently effective 2-way communications
Key customers include field office staff and management, home office staff and management, NSLC Leadership and representatives, suppliers, and franchisees.
Candidate must be willing to travel 5-20% within and outside the markets.
Responsibilities
Implement Supply Chain strategies in regions to Accelerate Profitable Growth
Develops plans to support market goals, and establishes comprehensive plans to assist in deploying US Supply Chain sourcing strategies
Collaborates with Deployment and Marketing at the regional level to ensure optimal plan execution.
Communicates and implements supply chain optimization strategies for the U.S.
Business within designated Home Office territory.
Develops and manages execution/migration plans for supply chain initiatives to enhance understanding and gain support from Market Leadership and Owner/Operators.
Implements new product introductions, supply chain and supplier changes, and managed depletion and phase out of menu items and products and other managed supply chain processes through assigned DC(s).
Demonstrates financial knowledge to understand and evaluate annual DC Budgets and Financial Performance throughout the year.
Collaborates with DC leadership in the development of Distribution Center action plans to close the gap between current performance and cost with minimum standards.
Ensures feasibility and execution of local supplier and DC contingency plans.
Helps identify and mitigate food safety and quality risks throughout the Supply Chain.
Ensures products meet quality and food safety standards.
Bring the Three-Legged Stool to Life in the Field Offices:

Takes an active role in building strong business relationships with suppliers, staff and McDonald's franchisees.
Uses opportunities to educate Market Leadership & Owner/Operators on supply chain value (e.g., competitive validation, commodity updates, strategy execution).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent-Supply Chain, Business, Finance preferred
5+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Restaurant Operations preferred
Ability to impact and influence; build the case for change
Communicates effectively (written, oral, and presentation)
Strong financial knowledge
Collaboration and relationship building skills
Continuous improvement with a creative approach and strong leadership skills
Project management skills
Ability to execute according to a plan
Self-starter who works well independently
• Internal Field candidates have the ability to work remote
• Additional Information
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Mid-Senior Level
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