Sustainable Sourcing Consultant - London, United Kingdom - McDonald's Limited

McDonald's Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to lead and develop projects to progress our UK and Ireland Plan for Change sustainability strategy, around Great Food (Sustainable Sourcing, Ethical Sourcing, Young Talent), Planet Positive (Deforestation, Regenerative Agriculture, Nature) in line with our Global goals.

Youll be a visible, key contact for the agriculture supply chain for internal and external stakeholders, including Global Supply Chain and Global Impact.

Youll be a sustainable and ethical sourcing lead on key food categories to provide strategic support on assured supply and embed sustainability requirements into category strategies.

Along with supporting the delivery of our Brand Trust Strategy and Communications plan and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What will my accountabilities be?
Plan for Change

Lead on the ongoing development and delivery of climate and sustainable sourcing goals for specific sectors within the UK&I Plan for Change strategy, including Sustainable Sourcing Groups and R&D programmes.
Collaborate with the McDonalds Global team and other McDonalds markets to share learnings and identify opportunities to scale positive impact.
Empower suppliers and influence progress against our Plan for Change goals for key categories, working with the Strategic Sourcing and Quality Assurance teams to embed goals into sourcing strategies.

Assured Supply

Sustainable sourcing lead on key categories to provide strategic support on assured supply and category strategies.
Provide technical support to the business and ensure standards in the UK and Ireland supply chain align with Global Quality, Sustainability, Farm Assurance principles.
Liaise with suppliers and partners to drive continuous improvement to meet customer's expectations and assure supply.

Relationships

Adopt a strong team approach to supporting the Agriculture & Sustainable Sourcing Manager and Agriculture Coordinator.
Work closely with relevant teams within McDonald's UK&I Departments including QA, Purchasing, Communications, Public Affairs, Environment, Education and Marketing and develop relationships with Global colleagues and other Markets.
Work closely and build relationships with suppliers and franchisees.
Build relationships with key industry stakeholders e.g. Farming Unions, Assurance Schemes, Levy Bodies, Government Departments, NGOs, Universities, Food and Farming media.

What team will I be a part?
The role would be within the Agriculture and Sustainability team within our Supply Chain department.