Job Description
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 Contracts & Commercial Consultant, you will be responsible for driving contractual formation and compliance for the Technology Department, embedding company processes with the extended team and providing guidance at every stage of the contracting lifecycle from RFI to supplier selection, negotiations, contracting plus the ongoing relationship and performance of the supplier partner.
What will my accountabilities be?
* Manage contract lifecycle ensuring all contracts are up-to-date
* Supporting sourcing activity during the RFP/RFI process
* Managing stakeholders during contracting processes
* Drafting and reviewing contract documents
* Working with stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and commercials with suppliers
* Monitor and manage supplier risks using globally approved processes
* Liaising with the internal legal team and external counsel
* Work with Supplier Contracts & Commercial Consultant to resolve any contractual disputes
* Building and maintaining good relationships with supplier partners
* Updating contracts database with all new / renewed contracts
What Team will I be a part?
The Technology Contracts Specialist 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?
* Supplier Management team
* Our supplier partners
* Global Vendor Management Office
* Market Legal Team
* Colleagues in global functions and other McDonald’s markets
* McDonald’s Franchisee’s and partners
Qualifications
What background do I need to have?
* Experience in managing end-to-end indirect sourcing and procurement and contracts lifecycle processes
* Significant experience in managing a diverse and broad range of suppliers idealliy in technology, but other industries will be considered
* Negotiation and sourcing experience with large commercial contracts and vendors whilst familiar with related legal constructs
* Experience in supplier governance processes
* Ability to build collaborative working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders including McDonald’s Franchisees and our partners
Person specification
* Detail driven and able to easily identify trends
* Able to improve activity through problem-solving skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and commercial acumen
* Organised and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Willingness to share information, good practice and expertise with others
Additional Information
At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere."
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