Associate, Strategic Procurement & Product Development

McKinsey & Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 172,800 - 211,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Austin, Texas is seeking an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development. In this role, you'll solve operational challenges for influential organizations by optimizing strategies and relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and will be passionate about mentoring clients. Offering a competitive salary of $192,000, this role emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement process optimization, strategic sourcing.
• Strong interest in coaching clients on procurement topics.
• Ability to create product-focused materials like Excel models or PowerPoint decks.

Responsibilities

• Solve operational challenges for clients and optimize procurement impact.
• Collaborate with clients to refine strategies and implement procurement models.
• Conduct research and analysis to generate insights for clients.

Skills

Procurement process optimization

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Coaching or mentoring clients

Excellent organizational capabilities

Proficient decision making based on data

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

MBA or advanced graduate degree

Undergraduate degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Austin, Texas is seeking an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development. In this role, you'll solve operational challenges for influential organizations by optimizing strategies and relationships.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and will be passionate about mentoring clients. Offering a competitive salary of $192,000, this role emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration in a supportive environment.