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Associate - Procurement (Job ID: 100846) – Consulting 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 work with influential clients—from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups—delivering solutions that address immediate problems and drive long-term change. You will go beyond advising, uncovering the true challenges behind a client\'s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. You will collaborate with clients and McKinsey colleagues, using research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to generate insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values is crucial in earning clients\' trust and delivering results that matter. You will help clients solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations, equipping them with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we leave, ensuring lasting impact and aligning with McKinsey\'s mission to make a meaningful difference.
Your Growth
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is demanding work. You are the type of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture, willing to tackle hard things, recover from setbacks, and try new approaches. In return, we provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you become a stronger leader faster. Colleagues at all levels invest in your development as much as in delivering results for clients. You will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerates growth in unique ways. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning:
A structured learning and apprenticeship culture designed to help you grow, with feedback that is clear, actionable, and focused on development. A voice that matters:
From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You\'ll have the opportunity to offer innovative ideas and practical solutions, and diverse perspectives are encouraged as they lead to better outcomes. Global community:
Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, fostering diversity that fuels creativity and strong client solutions. World-class benefits:
A competitive salary and 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) 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, including PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables Exceptional time management to meet responsibilities in a complex, largely autonomous work environment Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines) Ability to work or attend meetings outside traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times Strong communication skills, verbal and written, in English and local office languages, with the ability to adjust style to different perspectives and seniority levels Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Application
Apply Now Apply Later Equal Opportunity and Benefits
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 based on location, experience, skills, and organizational needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey\'s discretion and 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 regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, 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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Associate - Procurement (Job ID: 100846) – Consulting 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 work with influential clients—from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups—delivering solutions that address immediate problems and drive long-term change. You will go beyond advising, uncovering the true challenges behind a client\'s strategy and creating actionable plans that drive real change. You will collaborate with clients and McKinsey colleagues, using research, data analysis, interviews, and brainstorming to generate insights and breakthrough solutions. Your commitment to our values is crucial in earning clients\' trust and delivering results that matter. You will help clients solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations, equipping them with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after we leave, ensuring lasting impact and aligning with McKinsey\'s mission to make a meaningful difference.
Your Growth
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is demanding work. You are the type of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture, willing to tackle hard things, recover from setbacks, and try new approaches. In return, we provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you become a stronger leader faster. Colleagues at all levels invest in your development as much as in delivering results for clients. You will receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that accelerates growth in unique ways. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning:
A structured learning and apprenticeship culture designed to help you grow, with feedback that is clear, actionable, and focused on development. A voice that matters:
From day one, your ideas and contributions are valued. You\'ll have the opportunity to offer innovative ideas and practical solutions, and diverse perspectives are encouraged as they lead to better outcomes. Global community:
Colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, fostering diversity that fuels creativity and strong client solutions. World-class benefits:
A competitive salary and 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) 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, including PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables Exceptional time management to meet responsibilities in a complex, largely autonomous work environment Willingness to travel up to 80%; ability to travel to varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines) Ability to work or attend meetings outside traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times Strong communication skills, verbal and written, in English and local office languages, with the ability to adjust style to different perspectives and seniority levels Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Application
Apply Now Apply Later Equal Opportunity and Benefits
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 based on location, experience, skills, and organizational needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey\'s discretion and 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 regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, 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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