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McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people-oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand. Currently, there are 189 McDonald’s restaurants in Switzerland, run by 46 independent entrepreneurs (franchisees). Because our business is growing fast, we are looking for talented people to strengthen our main offices that provide support to all restaurants. To complement its Supply Chain department based in Crissier, McDonald’s Switzerland is looking to fill the role of :

Purchasing Consultant (80-100%)

We are looking for an experienced professional to strengthen our Supply Chain department. In this key role, you will drive procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and support product development and promotions across our restaurant network. You will help optimize our supply chain, contribute to innovation, and ensure a competitive and diverse product offering. The work location can be Crissier or Oensingen.

Key Responsibilities

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• Negotiate and purchase a broad range of food and non-food items for all restaurants in Switzerland, with a strong focus on protein-based products.
  
• Maintain daily relationships with Swiss and European suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, competitive pricing, and secure sourcing of key protein categories.
  
• Monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous supply chain optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  
• Work closely with Marketing and Operations to develop and refine new products, bringing insights on food trends, especially in the protein and alternative‑protein segments.
  
• Contribute to national promotions by supporting product launches, monitoring performance, and coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.
  
• Track product results throughout their lifecycle and support decisions on continuation or withdrawal.
  
• Stay informed about market trends and evolving customer expectations, acting as a proactive source of ideas to modernize and energize the restaurant assortment.
  

What You Need to Be Successful

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• Proven experience (min. 5 years) in procurement and ideally in the food sector
  
• Swiss professional qualification in procurement (such as a federal purchasing diploma) or any equivalent degree in a related business field.
  
• Autonomous, flexible, and comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders such as suppliers, logistics partners, and restaurant teams.
  
• Communicative and proactive, with the ability to take initiative, propose ideas, and remain resilient under pressure.
  
• Strong proficiency in English, German and French as an asset
  

With us, you get the following benefits

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• Flexible working: Ability to work remotely to achieve the best possible balance between work and private life. Home Office is possible and working hours are flexible in agreement with the leader, taking into account business and individual needs.
  
• Bonus: Variable percentage based on performance and commercial results.
  
• Active talent management: Targeted engagement in personal learning and skills development, on-site, via e-learning, or on the lively campus of Hamburger University in London, Paris, and Munich.
  
• Employee well-being: Contributions to wellness activities.
  
• Attractive discounts in our restaurants and food for employees.
  
• Program packed with exclusive discounts on our partner platform, corporate benefits.