Strategic Procurement & Product Development Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Chicago is looking for an Associate to focus on Procurement and Product Development. The role involves guiding influential clients through operational challenges and maximizing procurement impact by designing agile processes.

The ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of experience in procurement optimization and an advanced degree. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Opportunities for mentorship and a competitive salary are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in procurement process optimization within a large, multi-national organization.
• Ability to work or attend meetings outside traditional business hours.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a workstream to solve operational challenges for influential organizations.
• Guide clients on maximizing procurement impact through agile processes.
• Help clients uncover challenges and create actionable plans for improvement.

Skills

Procurement process optimization

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Excellent organizational capabilities

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Undergraduate degree

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Chicago is looking for an Associate to focus on Procurement and Product Development. The role involves guiding influential clients through operational challenges and maximizing procurement impact by designing agile processes.

The ideal candidate will possess 6+ years of experience in procurement optimization and an advanced degree. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Opportunities for mentorship and a competitive salary are provided as part of the role.