As an Associate focused on Procurement and Product Development, you will join a client service team to tackle operational challenges faced by influential organizations. Your role will involve guiding clients to maximize procurement impact through agile processes and strong supplier relationships. You will work closely with clients to uncover challenges in their supplier and product development strategies, creating actionable plans for real change. This position requires a commitment to delivering lasting results and building long-term capabilities within client organizations.

• 6+ years of experience in procurement process optimization, category management, supplier relationship management, and/or strategic sourcing within a large, multi-national organization.
• An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, Masters in Engineering) is preferred, while an undergraduate degree is required.
• Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients on procurement topics.
• 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 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% and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible.
• 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).

• Take ownership of a workstream to solve operational challenges for clients.
• Guide clients on maximizing procurement impact through agile processes.
• Collaborate with clients to uncover true challenges in their supplier and product development strategies.
• Create actionable plans that drive real change for clients.
• Equip clients with tools and knowledge to continue innovating after project completion.
• Work alongside McKinsey colleagues to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions.
• Help clients refine strategies and implement best-in-class procurement operating models.

• 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.