Manager, Sourcing Strategy

McDonald's Corporation • Chicago, IL

5d • $115,872 - $144,840

About The Position

As Manager of U.S. Sourcing Strategy responsible for Packaging and Toys, you will report to the Director of U.S. Sourcing Strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping sourcing strategies that prioritize collaboration and resiliency. You will leverage systems thinking, strong communication skills, and a partnership mindset to deliver integrated solutions and foster trust cross-functionally. Success requires adaptability, curiosity, and close partnership with vendors, internal teams, operators, and global counterparts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or related functions.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Established expertise in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and external partners.
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the U.S. Packaging and Toys categories and apply systems thinking to develop and deliver on short- and long-term strategies in line with enterprise objectives.
• Build and nurture strategic supplier partnership with vendors to align priorities, enable innovation and agility, and ensure long-term resiliency.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Menu Strategy, Operations, US SC functions, Government Relations (GR), and global teams to deliver integrated, agile solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership across a rapidly evolving packaging regulatory landscape by assessing emerging legislation and shaping long‑term sourcing strategies that ensure compliance and resiliency.
• Engage operators to align on category priorities, uncover opportunities, and drive improvements in value, quality, and system performance.
• Develop and execute annual and long-term sourcing strategies focused on sustainability, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Champion digital tools and data-driven decision-making to improve transparency and strengthen collaboration.
• Strategically provide oversight over all category financials including price forecasting, geo-political impacts, liabilities, and cost savings initiatives.
• Lead cross-category projects through collaboration that foster curiosity, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Benefits

• This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).
• This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees