McKinsey & Company
Category Manager, External Workers
McKinsey & Company, Darien, Connecticut, us, 06820
ProcurementCategory Manager, External WorkersJob ID: 92619
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.
Who You'll Work WithYou'll work in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Darien, or Miramar and be a part of the External Worker Category team within McKinsey & Company's Optimize function whose vision is to enable colleagues and the firm to live our purpose confidently by creating leading solutions and experiences across our supplier ecosystem. The External Worker category team plays a critical role in making responsible buying easy by ensuring we have a best in class end to end process for sourcing contingent labor through our preferred suppliers and increasing category adoption and compliance.
Your impact within our firmYou will lead a critical portfolio managing hundreds of suppliers within the external worker and services procurement category. Your performance will be evaluated based on key metrics such as innovation, financial impact, sustainability, risk management, and strategic growth. You will develop and implement long-term strategies for external worker category management, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals. You will drive innovation and efficiency by fostering high-impact relationships with suppliers. You will govern and manage third-party risks as it will be crucial to protect the firm, while embedding sustainable practices will promote responsible sourcing and long-term value creation. You will recommend innovative solutions based on industry trends and key metrics and communicate the category vision and strategy to firm leaders. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties will allow you to leverage best practices and industry knowledge. You will demonstrate a growth mindset as you will provide leadership and drive integration and collaboration within the team. You will develop talent through coaching and feedback.
Your qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; master's degree or professional certification is a plus7+ years of experience in, procurement, with a contingent labor focus and category management experienceCommanding knowledge of current and emerging contingent labor services, including negotiation SOW/contracts and rate cardsExcellent people leadership skills - you are an outstanding people leader who attracts and develops a group of highly talented colleaguesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functions at all organizational levelsExperience influencing senior leadership in a consensus-based culture, able to drive change, meet deadlines, and inspire confidence among senior leadershipAbility to manage multiple points of view and perspectives towards syndicated solution; results oriented, highly equipped at delivering measurable outcomes and overcoming challengesComfort with navigating ambiguous situations with thoughtfulness and pragmatismStrong problem solving, structuring, communications and client service capabilitiesAn entrepreneurial, action and growth-oriented mindsetMastery of Excel and PowerPoint
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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 rangeis $152,300 - $203,000 USD -to help you understand what you 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 importantto remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our currentorganizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretionand 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 detailsregarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit ourMcKinsey Careers andDiversity & Inclusion sites.
Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - MPC - Procurement Manager
Function -
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Nov 05 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Category Manager, External Workers
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Supply Chain
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.
Who You'll Work WithYou'll work in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Darien, or Miramar and be a part of the External Worker Category team within McKinsey & Company's Optimize function whose vision is to enable colleagues and the firm to live our purpose confidently by creating leading solutions and experiences across our supplier ecosystem. The External Worker category team plays a critical role in making responsible buying easy by ensuring we have a best in class end to end process for sourcing contingent labor through our preferred suppliers and increasing category adoption and compliance.
Your impact within our firmYou will lead a critical portfolio managing hundreds of suppliers within the external worker and services procurement category. Your performance will be evaluated based on key metrics such as innovation, financial impact, sustainability, risk management, and strategic growth. You will develop and implement long-term strategies for external worker category management, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals. You will drive innovation and efficiency by fostering high-impact relationships with suppliers. You will govern and manage third-party risks as it will be crucial to protect the firm, while embedding sustainable practices will promote responsible sourcing and long-term value creation. You will recommend innovative solutions based on industry trends and key metrics and communicate the category vision and strategy to firm leaders. You will build and maintain strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties will allow you to leverage best practices and industry knowledge. You will demonstrate a growth mindset as you will provide leadership and drive integration and collaboration within the team. You will develop talent through coaching and feedback.
Your qualifications and skills
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; master's degree or professional certification is a plus7+ years of experience in, procurement, with a contingent labor focus and category management experienceCommanding knowledge of current and emerging contingent labor services, including negotiation SOW/contracts and rate cardsExcellent people leadership skills - you are an outstanding people leader who attracts and develops a group of highly talented colleaguesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functions at all organizational levelsExperience influencing senior leadership in a consensus-based culture, able to drive change, meet deadlines, and inspire confidence among senior leadershipAbility to manage multiple points of view and perspectives towards syndicated solution; results oriented, highly equipped at delivering measurable outcomes and overcoming challengesComfort with navigating ambiguous situations with thoughtfulness and pragmatismStrong problem solving, structuring, communications and client service capabilitiesAn entrepreneurial, action and growth-oriented mindsetMastery of Excel and PowerPoint
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Apply NowApply 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 rangeis $152,300 - $203,000 USD -to help you understand what you 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 importantto remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our currentorganizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretionand 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 detailsregarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit ourMcKinsey Careers andDiversity & Inclusion sites.
Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - MPC - Procurement Manager
Function -
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Nov 05 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Category Manager, External Workers
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Supply Chain
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level