Director Procurement Operations

About McDonalds in India One of the world s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries McDonald s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs designed to expand McDonald s global talent base and in-house expertise Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business technology analytics and AI accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe Role Summary McDonalds has set an ambition to become a Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement leader To make this happen we are standing up a new Global Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Organization IS P This organization will help McDonalds 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 McDonalds Way of buying Indirect goods and services responsibly This role presents an exceptional career opportunity to be a part of this journey as the Requisition to Invoice Lead The role is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire process that spans from the initial requisition to the final invoice processing ensuring that all procurement activities are completed accurately efficiently and in compliance with company policies for Indirect spend It is expected that this role manages a large team of requisition to invoice professionals ensuring that training and growth opportunities are identified to elevate best-in-class status Key responsibilities will include collaboration with internal teams such as procurement finance and accounts payable to ensure smooth and timely transaction processing They track key performance metrics identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency of the requisition-to-invoice cycle This position plays a critical role in maintaining the accuracy of financial records preventing payment delays and ensuring compliance with contracts and procurement policies Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance accounts payable and category managers to ensure alignment on GBS Indirect Sourcing Procurement policies cost management and supplier performance Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding Indirect requisition invoice-related inquiries or disputes and communicate effectively to gather necessary information clarify discrepancies and facilitate resolution Ensure that Indirect invoices received from suppliers are accurately matched with corresponding purchase orders and goods receipts Resolve any discrepancies between invoices POs and receipts working with internal teams and suppliers to address issues promptly Track and report on key performance indicators KPIs related to the requisition-to-invoice cycle such as cycle time compliance rates and discrepancies Provide insights to management for continuous improvement Execute R2I process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and develop KPIs to track against improvements Work with Global Process Leads to identify opportunities to streamline the requisition to invoice process and enhance efficiency Knowledge and Skill Requirements Minimum 4-year degree MBA preferred 7 years of relevant experience with Business or Supply Chain background preferably in a Global landscape 3 years experience leading teams and managing multiple projects Experience in conducting influential discussions with executive leaders Skills Data Visualization Reporting Financial Acumen Technical Aptitude Compliance Management Attention to Detail