Specialist, Sourcing Strategy
Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 24, 2026
Job Description:
About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Strategic Sourcing Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in category management across food, beverages, packaging and operating supplies —representing a combined spend of over £2 billion per year. Covering both the UK and Ireland, this role also collaborates closely with our Global Supply Chain team, offering a truly international perspective.
Duties
+ Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories, analysing spend and identifying opportunities for value creation.
+ Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive contin...
About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Strategic Sourcing Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in category management across food, beverages, packaging and operating supplies —representing a combined spend of over £2 billion per year. Covering both the UK and Ireland, this role also collaborates closely with our Global Supply Chain team, offering a truly international perspective.
Duties
+ Category Management: Manage designated sourcing categories, analysing spend and identifying opportunities for value creation.
+ Supplier Engagement: Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive contin...