Strategic Procurement & Product Development Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Global community of colleagues

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is looking for an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development in Boston, MA. You will take ownership of a workstream, solving operational challenges while collaborating with high-profile clients.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, an advanced graduate degree, and a passion for building supplier relationships. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture for career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in relevant fields within a large, multi-national organization.
• Ability to create product-focused materials and outputs.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Solve operational challenges for clients in procurement and product development.
• Collaborate with clients to refine strategies and implement procurement operating models.
• Provide mentorship and coaching on procurement topics.

Skills

Procurement process optimization

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational capabilities

Time management

Education

Advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Masters in Engineering)

Undergraduate degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company is looking for an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development in Boston, MA. You will take ownership of a workstream, solving operational challenges while collaborating with high-profile clients.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, an advanced graduate degree, and a passion for building supplier relationships. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture for career growth are provided.