McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements - check them out here!

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, splitting our time between remote work and connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters.  Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

The US Sustainable Sourcing Manager will play a strategic role in our continued efforts to embed and strengthen sustainability strategies across several of McDonald’s US’s key categories.

• Lead progress within supply chain sustainability strategies, including achieving our climate action and regenerative agriculture goals.
• Lead U.S. coffee sustainability work; manage McCafé Sustainability Improvement Platform (SIP)
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with suppliers, industry, NGOs, government, and foundations, and develop and maintain relationships with key partners.
• Influence and engage leading industry and multi-stakeholder organizations. Represent the company at workshops, meetings, and speaking events.
• Conduct research, analysis, and engage stakeholders as needed to advance data-driven strategies to reach goals.
• Manage sustainable supply emerging issues.
• Collaborate with global sustainability teammates to align global and US strategies
• Collaborating cross functionally with strategic sourcing, quality systems, public affairs, government relations, communications, and marketing.
• Domestic and some international travel required, ~20-30%.

• Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum of 5+ years of post-college experience working in decentralized organizations, leading change management campaigns, and general sustainability programs. Knowledge of industry trends and practices.
• BA/BS required. Master’s degree preferred. Desired specialties include business administration, supply chain management, sustainability, animal science, veterinary medicine, agricultural science, soil health, climate science and accounting, ESG analytics & reporting.

Preferred:

• Experience working US beef, chicken, dairy, pork, corn and/or soy industries.
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting experience strongly preferred, especially project/intervention accounting within Scope 3 emissions
• Knowledge of principles and practices of regenerative agriculture.
• Experience in smallholder agriculture in developing economies.
• Experience in agricultural policy.

Competencies and mindset

• Big picture and strategic systems thinker. Ability to shift between strategy and execution, staying focused on the desired end outcome. Ability to lead and navigate change.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to effectively run programs and projects; ensure timeliness and accuracy of deliverables. Ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Possess strong analytical skills including problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent writing capabilities and ability to succinctly update leadership. Strong oral communication and presentation skills, including in front of large audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence, and emotional intelligence. Ability to quickly build strong working relationships in a decentralized and global environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous, evolving and fluid environment with few precedents.
• Positive and collaborative approach. Assumes good intent.
• Values intellectual rigor and lifelong learning.

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