Senior Manager Global Indirect Procurement - Requisition to Invoice (R2I)

McDonald’s has set an ambition to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader. To make this happen, we are standing up a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Modernization (GI Mod) program. This program will help McDonald’s to better leverage our scale and unlock sustainable value for our company and communities. We are transforming our Indirect Sourcing and Procurement capabilities, processes, solutions, and ways of working to create One McDonald’s Way of buying Indirect goods and services responsibly. This program presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as the Senior Manager Global Indirect Procurement - Requisition to Invoice (R2I). This role is a critical role and will lead the end-to-end transformation supporting McDonald’s in its journey to becoming a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader.

The Senior Manager Global Indirect Procurement - Requisition to Invoice (R2I) is tasked with overseeing the design, deployment and optimization of the Requisition-to-Invoice (R2I) process across all McDonald’s operated markets, segments and corporate functions as part of McDonald’s Global Indirect Sourcing & Procurement Modernization Program. This role focuses specifically on activities related to requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, and invoicing.

Responsiblilites:

• Lead the Requisition-to-Invoie (R2I) process team including process SMEs and consultants.
• Support work efforts and decision-making to develop R2I processes aligned with McDonald’s transformation objectives.
• Lead design activities, including requirements gathering, process mapping, system configuration, and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to global process standards and collaborate with other process leads to drive integrated solutions.
• Partner with relevant collaborators to harmonize policies and initiatives related to R2I processes.
• Support the development and delivery of R2I-related training content and readiness activities.
• Work closely with the Functional Solutions team to proactively identify dependencies between R2I processes and technology requirements and deployment needs.
• Play a key role in defining, scheduling, and facilitating R2I process design working sessions.
• Coordinate tasks and communication between resources across McDonald’s to support R2I process design and implementation activities.
• Gather knowledge of internal R2I policies, procedures, difficulties, and areas for process improvement.
• Work with the Markets to gather local insights, feedback, and design requirements related to R2I processes.
• Facilitate decision-making processes following established guidelines and procedures.
• Escalate risks and issues to the GBS broader transformation management team and executive leadership for timely decision-making.
• Set strategy and framework for R2I process design activities, ensuring alignment on methods, templates, and adherence to process and data standards set by program leadership

• Proven expertise in leading R2I administration processes, encompassing activities such as purchase requisitioning, purchase order processing, receiving, invoice processing, and payment.
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence partners at all levels of the organization.
• Shown experience in leading R2I reengineering or enhancement/alignment initiatives, with a track record of driving successful outcomes.
• Previous involvement in supporting sophisticated transformation initiatives within the Procurement or Sourcing function, with a proven understanding of McDonald’s broader organizational context and interdependencies.
• Strong process improvement approach and commitment to continuous learning, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to find opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.
• Proficiency in partner management, engagement, and facilitation, with the capability to navigate and resolve conflicts while maintaining alignment with project objectives and timelines.

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