Strategic Sourcing Specialist - External Knowledge Data and Research Outsourcing
McKinsey & Company Atlanta, GA Full-time 3/24/2026
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
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•FY 2025Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist for External Knowledge Data and Research Outsourcing will serve as a strategic sourcing partner within Optimize’s Global Sourcing Team. This role involves managing sourcing initiatives, overseeing operational activities, and implementing strategies related to ESG, risk management, and automation, all while enhancing sourcing effectiveness through various analytical and negotiation practices.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, strategy, consulting, or research/knowledge management
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders as a peer, working across multiple functions and stakeholders in a complex organization
- Experience in a knowledge-related function, with an understanding of data, information services, and third-party contracting risks (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills, with a strategic and analytical mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities
- Global experience navigating large organizations, managing budgets, performance metrics, and vendor negotiations
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives and oversee operational and growth activities
- Implement strategies related to ESG, risk management, and automation
- Establish and refine best-in-class sourcing processes and performance indicators (KPIs)
- Enhance sourcing effectiveness through spend analysis and detailed cost assessments
- Formulate strategies, align requirements, and manage RFPs
- Develop business cases and practice disciplined negotiation
Benefits
- Employees at McKinsey are often offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, mental-health resources, expert medical opinions, and travel emergency protection. Financial benefits typically include retirement contributions and savings plans, life/accident/disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and financial coaching. Many roles also feature generous paid time off (including volunteering days), flexible/hybrid work options, family care support (parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup care), tuition reimbursement, transportation benefits, discounts, and matching gifts.
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