Experienced Consultant - Procurement

McKinsey & Company; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Encouragement of diverse perspectives

World-class benefits

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking professionals for their Operations Practice in Düsseldorf, Germany. The role emphasizes procurement and supply-chain expertise, requiring a Master’s degree and strong analytical problem-solving skills. Candidates should have experience in strategic purchasing and leadership ability. The firm offers exceptional training and a robust benefits package, along with opportunities for European assignments and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and exceptional academics.
• Broad experience in strategic purchasing and/or supply management.
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
• Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues, form hypotheses, and conduct analyses.
• Synthesize conclusions into recommendations.
• Develop purchasing strategies to support business objectives.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supply management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Mobility

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You will experience a high performance/high reward culture that challenges and rewards your resilience.

As a member of McKinsey’s Operations Practice, you will help clients solve complex operational challenges by blending strategic thinking with hands‑on practicality. Your role will focus on procurement and supply‑chain expertise, including global sourcing, e‑procurement, supplier development, and purchasing organization formation.

Your Impact

You will play an active role in problem‑solving for clients, including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

You’ll work with colleagues and clients from a wide range of business areas across Europe to develop purchasing strategies that support clients’ business objectives and give them a competitive edge.

Throughout the role you will receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders on your teams.

You will be based in one of our European offices as part of the Operations Practice.

Benefits

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture is backed by structured programs that focus on clear, actionable feedback and rapid skill growth.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions and encourage diverse perspectives that drive the best outcomes.
• Global community: Colleagues from over 100 nationalities in 65+ countries provide a creative, collaborative environment.
• World‑class benefits: In addition to a competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree and exceptional academics.
• Broad experience in strategic purchasing and/or supply management (e.g., global sourcing strategies, cross‑functional category management, RfQ processes and negotiations, talent development).
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities.
• Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and the local office language.