Procurement Associate - Implementation

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, California, Los Angeles
Dec 18, 2024
The McKinsey recruiting team will be celebrating the holidays and there will be no online application support available starting December 24th, regular support would resume by January 6th. Please refer to our site https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/application-faq for frequently asked questions. Thank you and wishing you happy holidays! Consulting Procurement Associate - Implementation Job ID: 94029 Are you driven by the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and work alongside top leaders? Do you want to be part of a team that delivers outcomes that others simply can't? If so, you've come to the right place. Who You'll Work With You'll be working with McKinsey Implementation, a rapidly growing capability for our firm, in one of our offices in North America. As a member of MI, you'll work closely with our client project teams, providing end-to-end support to ensure the clients are able to deliver and sustain the full benefits of McKinsey's recommended change in their business. Your impact within our firm Procurement is a rapidly growing service line that helps organizations unlock growth through product and cost transformations, with an emphasis on sustainability, customer experience, and the latest digital and analytical solutions. You will work in cooperation with our worldwide network of consultants to shape McKinsey's thinking in this area, continuously developing your own knowledge, as well as that of the firm. Examples of the type of work associated with this role could include driving strategic sourcing to capture value, defining new operating model by optimizing source-to-pay processes through digitally-enabled procurement transformation programs, designing new organizational structure and reporting relationships, developing future-focused capabilities and mindsets, and/or instituting rigorous governance and performance-management methods. You will help clients to build their capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations. Right from the start of a project, you'll be on the ground ensuring that implementation success is a priority. You'll engage at a deep level across our clients' businesses, working in small teams to build the capabilities, systems, and processes needed to deliver bottom-line results and then ensure those results will be sustained. Our work is about coaching and delivering lasting outcomes. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) 6+ years of global purchasing experience for a large organization Experience designing end-to-end procurement strategies and history of leading sustainable high impact sourcing approaches Expertise in basic materials, chemicals, health care, high tech, oil & gas, or pharmaceuticals is preferred Demonstrated aptitude for analytics Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization Comfort with extensive travel (4-5 days a week) Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSS Associate Job Skill Code - SIC - Senior Implementation Coach Function - Operations Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Chemicals;Consumer Packaged Goods;Electric Power & Natural Gas;Healthcare Systems & Services;High Tech;Industrials & Electronics;Life Sciences;Metals & Mining;Oil & Gas;Paper & Forest Products;Public Sector;Retail;Semiconductors;Social Sector;Telecommunications;Travel, Transport & Logistics Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Dec 17 00:00:00 GMT 2024 LinkedIn Posting City - San Francisco LinkedIn Posting State/Province - California LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Procurement Associate - Implementation LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Engineering;Purchasing LinkedIn Industry - Consumer Goods;Management Consulting;Mechanical or Industrial Engineering LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate