Contract & Commercial Specialist

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to support the management of the commercial and contractual governance framework for 100+ technology suppliers for our UK&I market. Reporting to the Supplier Contracts & Commercial Consultant, you will work closely with stakeholders from across the Technology Department and act as a commercial partner for end-to-end source-to-contract lifecycle for technology. You will be responsible for driving contractual formation and compliance, and embedding company processes with the extended team. Additionally, you will provide guidance during every stage of sourcing activities from RFI/RFP to negotiations, supplier selection, contracting, as well as the ongoing relationships and performance of the supplier partners.

What will my accountabilities be?

• Manage contract lifecycle ensuring all contracts are up-to-date
• Supporting sourcing activities during the RFP/RFI process
• Managing stakeholders during contracting processes
• Drafting and reviewing contract documents
• Working with stakeholders to negotiate contract terms and commercials with suppliers
• Monitor and manage supplier risks using globally approved processes
• Liaising with the internal legal team and external counsel
• Work with Supplier Contracts & Commercial Consultant to resolve any contractual disputes
• Building and maintaining good relationships with supplier partners
• Updating contracts database with all new/renewed contracts

What Team will I be a part?

The Technology Contracts and Commercial Specialist operates within the Supplier Management team and as part of the Running Great Restaurant Technology department.  Additionally, they will work extremely closely with the Global Vendor Management Office and Market Legal Team.

Who are my customers?

• UK&I Technology team 
• Our supplier partners
• Global Vendor Management Office 
• Market Legal Team 
• Colleagues in global functions and other McDonald’s markets
• McDonald’s Franchisees and partners