Procurement Strategy Lead — External Workers & Advisors

McKinsey; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Atlanta seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive a broad external worker/advisor category. You will shape strategy, manage a large supplier portfolio, and partner with business leaders to optimize value while ensuring compliance and risk controls.

You will translate complex data into actionable plans, deliver high-quality analyses and presentations, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, global environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 7+ years in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting.
• Ability to synthesize insights and drive data-backed decisions.
• Skilled in Excel models and category performance reports.
• Produce high-quality deliverables including PowerPoint presentations.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities and persisting initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide portfolio across external workers and advisors.
• Shape and execute a comprehensive category strategy aligned with firm goals.
• Drive supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with global/local leaders to rationalize supplier landscape and scale value.

Skills

Sourcing strategy & category mgmt

Procurement

Data analysis

Excel modelling

PowerPoint presentations

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Atlanta seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive a broad external worker/advisor category. You will shape strategy, manage a large supplier portfolio, and partner with business leaders to optimize value while ensuring compliance and risk controls.

You will translate complex data into actionable plans, deliver high-quality analyses and presentations, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, global environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.