McKinsey & Company
Consulting
Associate - Procurement
Job ID: 100846
Your Impact As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
You will be working with influential organizations—from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. You will be expected to deliver solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change, using judgment and integrity to ensure recommendations are effective and lasting.
You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients’ trust and delivering results that matter.
As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we’ve left, you’ll help ensure the enduring impact of our work and uphold McKinsey’s commitment to meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You thrive in a high performance/high reward culture by tackling hard challenges, recovering from setbacks, and trying new approaches with resilience.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you expect. Colleagues at all levels invest in your development as much as delivering exceptional client results. You will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerates your growth in ways you won’t find elsewhere.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, helps you grow while maintaining feedback that is clear, actionable, and focused on development. The fast-paced learning environment invites you to own your journey.
A voice that matters:
From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, with diverse perspectives encouraged to drive the best outcomes.
Global community:
Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities fuel creativity and help deliver the best client solutions. You’ll learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds.
World-class benefits:
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support well-being for you and your family.
Your qualifications and skills
An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
6+ years of experience in supply chain management (e.g., design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization)
Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients
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 work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
Exceptional time management to meet responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
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), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of posting; actual salaries may vary by location, experience, and organizational needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonuses based on performance.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.
FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For details on our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
Job Skill Group - CSS Associate
Job Skill Code - ASC - Associate
Function - Operations
Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Consumer Packaged Goods;High Tech;Industrials & Electronics;Telecommunications
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Aug 21 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Associate - Procurement
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Purchasing;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry - Consumer Goods;Food & Beverages;Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate
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Your Impact As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
You will be working with influential organizations—from Fortune 500 giants to innovative startups. You will be expected to deliver solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long-term change, using judgment and integrity to ensure recommendations are effective and lasting.
You will take on a role that goes beyond advising. You’ll be at the heart of the action—helping to uncover the true challenges behind a client’s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. Working alongside clients and McKinsey colleagues, you’ll combine research, analyzing data, interviews, and brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values will be crucial in earning our clients’ trust and delivering results that matter.
As you collaborate directly with clients, you’ll help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations. By equipping them with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we’ve left, you’ll help ensure the enduring impact of our work and uphold McKinsey’s commitment to meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.
Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You thrive in a high performance/high reward culture by tackling hard challenges, recovering from setbacks, and trying new approaches with resilience.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you expect. Colleagues at all levels invest in your development as much as delivering exceptional client results. You will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerates your growth in ways you won’t find elsewhere.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, helps you grow while maintaining feedback that is clear, actionable, and focused on development. The fast-paced learning environment invites you to own your journey.
A voice that matters:
From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, with diverse perspectives encouraged to drive the best outcomes.
Global community:
Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities fuel creativity and help deliver the best client solutions. You’ll learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds.
World-class benefits:
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefits package to support well-being for you and your family.
Your qualifications and skills
An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
6+ years of experience in supply chain management (e.g., design and implementation of logistics strategy, network design and optimization, transportation, warehouse design and optimization, supply chain planning and management processes, supply chain modeling and optimization)
Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients
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 work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
Exceptional time management to meet responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
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), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Apply Apply Now
Apply Later
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of posting; actual salaries may vary by location, experience, and organizational needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonuses based on performance.
Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.
FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For details on our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
Job Skill Group - CSS Associate
Job Skill Code - ASC - Associate
Function - Operations
Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Consumer Packaged Goods;High Tech;Industrials & Electronics;Telecommunications
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Aug 21 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Associate - Procurement
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Purchasing;Strategy / Planning
LinkedIn Industry - Consumer Goods;Food & Beverages;Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate
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