Hybrid Working
This role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supplier Selection and Contracts Consultant, you will be responsible for driving contractual formation and compliance for the Technology department. You will embed company processes with the extended team and provide guidance at every stage of the supplier lifecycle.
What will my accountabilities be?
1. Establishment and oversight of tiered governance model for suppliers
2. Advising and ensuring compliance during the RFP/RFI process
3. Managing stakeholders during contracting process
4. Drafting or reviewing contracts and contract correspondence
5. Negotiating contract terms and commercials
6. Monitor and manage supplier risk using globally supplied tooling
7. Liaising with the internal legal team and external counsel
8. Manage contract lifecycle ensuring all contracts are accurate and relevant
9. Working closely with Portfolio and Project Managers to ensure contractual process compliance
10. Managing contractual dispute processes
11. Providing support for new initiatives during any associated RFP/RFI processes
12. Ongoing maintenance of a contracts database ensuring that associated stakeholders are proactively managing towards contract anniversaries and achieving the best possible commercial outcomes for McDonald’s
What team will I be a part of?
The Supplier Selection and Contracts Specialist will operate within the Supplier Management team and as part of the Running Great Restaurant Technology department. Additionally, they will work extremely closely with the Global Vendor Management Office and Market Legal Team.
Who are my customers?
Customers of this role will include:
13. Supplier Management team
14. Global Vendor Management Office
15. Market Legal Team
16. Our suppliers
17. Colleagues in other McDonald’s markets and those working in global and segment functions
Qualifications:
What background do I need to have?
18. Experience in supplier governance
19. Negotiation and sourcing experience with large commercial contracts and vendors whilst familiar with related legal constructs
20. Significant experience in managing a diverse and broad range of technology suppliers
21. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and commercial acumen
22. The role holder will be able to build collaborative working relationships with suppliers and their stakeholders including McDonald’s Franchisees and our partners
Person specification
23. Detail driven and able to easily identify trends and improvement activity through problem-solving skills
24. Share information, good practice and expertise with others
25. Organised and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
26. Listen actively and objectively
27. Respond to and discuss issues