Senior Manager, External Worker Sourcing & Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage a large, enterprise-wide portfolio of external workers and advisors. You will shape the category strategy, drive supplier performance, and build cross-functional partnerships to align with firm objectives.

You will define long-term plans for EW and Advisor categories, pursue cost optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable supplier relationships, while delivering measurable business value and maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in sourcing, category management, procurement, or consulting.
• Data-driven, analytical thinker with ability to synthesize insights.
• Proficient in creating analytical outputs and category reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication; stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, enterprise-wide portfolio for external workers and advisors.
• Shape and execute a comprehensive category strategy aligning with business goals.
• Develop long-term direction for EW and Advisor categories.
• Drive supplier innovation, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with leaders to rationalize supplier landscape and optimize costs.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or PhD preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage a large, enterprise-wide portfolio of external workers and advisors. You will shape the category strategy, drive supplier performance, and build cross-functional partnerships to align with firm objectives.

You will define long-term plans for EW and Advisor categories, pursue cost optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable supplier relationships, while delivering measurable business value and maintaining client satisfaction.