Nordic Sourcing Specialist
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Multiple locations
- Hybrid
We are looking for a commercially driven and proactive Sourcing Specialist to support and optimize sourcing activities across McDonald’s Nordic organization. This role reports to the Sourcing & Category Lead and can be based in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, or Helsinki.
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting category management, supplier performance, and sourcing execution across key areas. You will play an important role in ensuring cost efficiency, operational continuity, and compliance with McDonald’s global standards for sourcing menu ingredients. The role requires translating category insights, supplier interactions, and operational needs into consistent supply, cost control, and long-term value for the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide continuous support to the Sourcing & Category Lead in managing categories within scope
- Deliver timely updates on subcategory performance, risks, and key developments
- Support and align on price negotiations and commercial decisions
- Contribute to resolving product-related issues and support critical incident management
- Manage daily interactions with suppliers across categories
- Conduct price negotiations within defined authority, aligning with the Lead when required
- Support supplier lifecycle activities, including onboarding, approvals, and delisting
- Coordinate promotional activities with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Support supplier business reviews and drive follow-up actions for continuous improvement
- Ensure all required documentation, contracts, and agreements are complete and up to date
- Maintain compliance with sourcing processes, standards, and governance requirements
- Support Food Folk in securing sustainable ingredient sourcing at predictable cost levels
Skills & Requirements
Requirements & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
- Understanding of commercial procurement within supply chain
- Experience from foodservice or retail is a strong advantage
- Strong commercial mindset with analytical and structured approach
- Self-driven, proactive, and confident in handling supplier interactions and negotiations
- Persistent, curious, and comfortable asking questions to drive clarity and results
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions
- Fluency in English and one Nordic language
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
About the company
McDonald’s is the largest restaurant chain in the Nordics and the market leader in both sales and market share, serving iconic products such as the Big Mac and world-famous fries to over 600,000 guests every day.
In 2021, McDonald’s became the leading Quick Service Restaurant in each of the Nordic countries for the first time. System-wide sales exceed €2.0 billion, with more than 136 million customers served annually. Food Folk is the largest youth employer in the region, with around 30,000 restaurant employees and approximately 70 franchisees operating across four countries. There are ambitious plans to grow to 600 restaurants by 2030.
We believe in using our scale and reach responsibly, engaging customers, employees, franchisees, suppliers, and partners to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are proud of the progress made and remain committed to driving meaningful change across our markets.
Food Folk is an independent company holding a 20-year McDonald’s International Development Licence (“IDL”) to operate McDonald’s restaurants in the Nordics. Owned by the Hands Family since 2017, Food Folk oversees both restaurant operations and the associated real estate portfolio. The corporate organisation comprises around 300 colleagues, with offices in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, and Stockholm.
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