Global External Workforce Strategy Lead

McKinsey & Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 191,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive the Non-Tech External Worker and Advisor category. You will manage a large, enterprise-wide supplier portfolio and develop forward-looking plans with cross-functional partners to optimize value and mitigate risk.

You will shape category strategies, enhance invoice accuracy, and build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/PhD preferred
• 7+ years in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting
• Proven ability to drive data-backed decisions and synthesize insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead an enterprise-wide portfolio across external worker and advisor suppliers
• Shape and execute category strategy aligned with firm objectives
• Partner cross-functionally with global and local leaders to optimize supplier landscape
• Drive supplier performance management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
• Own contract structures, invoice accuracy, and audit readiness

Skills

Sourcing & Category Management

Strategic procurement

Data analysis & Excel modeling

PowerPoint & documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive the Non-Tech External Worker and Advisor category. You will manage a large, enterprise-wide supplier portfolio and develop forward-looking plans with cross-functional partners to optimize value and mitigate risk.

You will shape category strategies, enhance invoice accuracy, and build trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.