Sourcing Buyer

Morgan Street Holdings

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About The Position

The Sourcing Buyer is part of a global procurement organisation supporting McDonald’s. The role leads sourcing events across packaging and operational supplies categories, works with suppliers across multiple regions, and contributes to cost savings, innovation, sustainability, and supply chain performance. It involves sourcing across Europe, APMEA, and North America, with opportunities to influence commercial decisions and develop professionally through training and continuous development.

The role is responsible for managing sourcing events that contribute to cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets. It supports contract value management and commercial negotiations across assigned categories, while ensuring sourcing activities deliver value and maintain quality, service, and supply continuity.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience managing RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of sourcing and procurement principles.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and effective project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within global or multi-regional sourcing environments.
• Experience sourcing packaging, operational supplies, or indirect procurement categories.
• Experience using e-procurement platforms such as iValua, Coupa, Ariba, or similar tools.
• CIPS qualification or working towards a professional procurement qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of sourcing events across multiple packaging and operational supplies categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.
• Analyse supplier proposals, market trends, and cost drivers to develop commercial recommendations.
• Support commercial negotiations and contract development in partnership with Sourcing Managers and stakeholders.
• Draft, issue, and manage contracts through the e-procurement platform.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving, cost-avoidance, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing activities with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Use e-procurement systems and sourcing tools to manage events, documentation, and reporting.
• Support sourcing process improvement initiatives and digital procurement transformation projects.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier, and contract records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support supplier performance management initiatives.
• Recommend sourcing scenarios based on commercial, operational, and risk assessments.
• Develop negotiation strategies and commercial recommendations for leadership approval.
• Escalate significant commercial, contractual, or supply risks when required.
• Manage sourcing events that contribute to cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-creation targets.
• Support contract value management and commercial negotiations across assigned categories.
• Ensure sourcing activities deliver value while maintaining quality, service, and supply continuity.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development and training designed to support career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed