Procurement & Product Strategy Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development to join a client service team, taking ownership of a workstream to address strategic procurement challenges. The role involves guiding influential clients, designing agile processes, and delivering actionable plans that drive lasting supplier relationships, with travel up to 80%.

You will mentor clients, collaborate with McKinsey colleagues, analyze data, interview stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement process optimization, category management, supplier relationship management and/or strategic sourcing within a large, multi-national organization.
• Advanced graduate degree preferred (MBA, Masters in Engineering); undergraduate degree required.
• Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients on procurement topics.
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning.
• Ability to create product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to varying environments.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement process optimization workstreams within client service teams.
• Guide clients on procurement topics and design agile processes for lasting impact.
• Collaborate with clients and McKinsey colleagues to uncover challenges and develop actionable plans.
• Support development of supplier relationships and product development strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Coaching/mentoring

Organizational skills

Data-driven decisions

Creating product-focused outputs

Time management

Travel readiness

Flexible hours

English communication

Education

MBA or Masters preferred

Undergraduate degree required

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

McKinsey & Company in the United States is seeking an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development to join a client service team, taking ownership of a workstream to address strategic procurement challenges. The role involves guiding influential clients, designing agile processes, and delivering actionable plans that drive lasting supplier relationships, with travel up to 80%.

You will mentor clients, collaborate with McKinsey colleagues, analyze data, interview stakeholders, and