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Minnesota State Job Bank Knowledge Expert - Procurement in Chicago, Illinois
Consulting Knowledge Expert - Procurement Job ID: 95015 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Who You'll Work With You'll work in our Dallas, Chicago, or Atlanta offices as part of our Operations practice and our Procurement group. You will be part of the Operations Expert Team. This role will be an integral member of our client service teams, working to help clients transform their purchasing and supply management practice and engage in operational problem-solving across the business enterprise. Our Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems Procurement is a rapidly growing service line that helps organizations build competitive advantage through the development of world-class purchasing and supply management capabilities. Sustainable impact is our focus and how we measure our success. We design strategic sourcing approaches to provide immediate impact but also believe that to ensure sustainability, a formal performance transformation program-that includes organizational and cultural changes-must be implemented. Your impact within our firm You will develop client engagements by initiating and leading discussions with clients. In this role you will help shape the client agenda, lead proposal preparation, and bring in the firm's best relevant knowledge and experts. You will execute client engagements in order to advance the practice. You will help realize immediate savings by building and executing sourcing strategies for each major spend category. You will aid in defining organization set-up, roles & responsibilities, processes and systems for global purchasing organizations and knowledge development. You will lead knowledge dissemination efforts within the firm and you will train consultants on the latest PSM topics. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred 8+ years of experience in industry or consulting environment that includes a progressive career trajectory, outstanding professional achievement and impact Industry expertise in basic materials, chemicals, financial services, healthcare, high-tech, oil & gas, or pharmaceuticals is desired Strong history of leading sustainable high-impact strategic sourcing approaches Exemplary experience designing end-to-end procurement strategies Demonstrated track record of assessing and driving transformational improvements with deep expertise in developing, coaching and mentoring leaders at all levels Collaborative team players, capable of working well with others but also autonomously with little direction Strong interest in knowledge development, i.e., contributing to articles, experiential learning and a passion for capability building Able to grasp and communicate complex ideas clearly Comfortable with extensive travel (3-4 days per week, multiple cities) Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $165,200 - $170,000 USD -to help you understand what ou can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSS Associate Job Skill Code - KE - Knowledge Expert Function - Operations Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Capital Projects & Infrastructure;Chemicals;Consumer Packaged Goods;Electric Power & Natural Gas;Financial Services;Healthcare Systems & Services;High Tech;Industrials & Electronics;Life Sciences;Media & Entertainment;Metals & Mining;Oil & Gas;Private Capital;Public Sector;Retail;Semiconductors;Social Sector;Telecommunications;Travel, Transport & Logistics Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Feb 11 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Dallas LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Texas LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Knowledge Expert - Procurement LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Purchasing;Supply Chain LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level Equal Opportunity Employment Disclaimer McKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.