Purchasing Consultant (80-100%) — McDonald's Switzerland
- Location
- Crissier
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 127 days ago
Role overview
Profil
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).
- Profil
- McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people-oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand.
- 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.
- Swiss professional qualification in procurement (such as a federal purchasing diploma) or any equivalent degree in a related business field.
Main responsibilities
- 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
- Proven experience (min. 5 years) in procurement and ideally in the food sector
- 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.
Key requirements
- Swiss professional qualification in procurement (such as a federal purchasing diploma) or any equivalent degree in a related business field.
Additional details
- To complement its Supply Chain department based in Crissier, McDonald’s Switzerland is looking to fill the role of : Purchasing Consultant (80-100%)
- 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
- Strong proficiency in English, German and French as an asset With us, you get the following benefits
Notes and original content
- To complement its Supply Chain department based in Crissier, McDonald’s Switzerland is looking to fill the role of :
- Purchasing Consultant (80-100%)
- Responsibilities
- 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
- Strong proficiency in English, German and French as an asset
- With us, you get the following benefits
Questions about this listing
What salary does McDonald's Switzerland offer for this role?
McDonald's Switzerland lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Crissier. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does McDonald's Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with McDonald's Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at McDonald's Switzerland?
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