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Manager - Purchasing Category Expansion

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
Apr 29, 2025
Procurement Manager - Purchasing Category Expansion Job ID: 95965 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. Your Impact You will be part of the Global Purchasing team, whose goal is to preserve value and mitigate risk by designing and operating colleague-centric third-party channels that incorporate the required level of control to protect the firm from risk while ensuring that colleagues can easily follow the digital process. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of initiatives focused on process re-engineering, technology adoption, and change management aimed at enhancing control and compliance across third-party orders and financial transactions. You will design new third-party transactions channels by assessing current processes and identifying gaps and challenges; and manage risk by ensuring proper controls and responsible practices (including considerations for ESG) are embedded in the financial transaction channel. You will lead a cross-functional effort to implement newly designed financial transactions channels, establishing a No Control - No Pay policy by partnering with purchasing operations, third-party risk, adoption & performance, and solutions teams, and, encompassing both process and system enhancements. This work includes assessing and redesigning current control and payment processes, incorporating critical controls that enable responsible practices, and driving third party transactions through preferred channels in collaboration with other departments. You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. In this high-profile role, you will be exposed to senior firm leadership and expected to collaborate closely outside of Optimize with firm, finance, and other functional leadership, delivering significant impact for the firm. Your Growth Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's/university degree required; advanced degree preferred 7+ years relevant experience or equivalent consulting experience Deep subject matter expertise in the field of process re-engineering and optimization Understanding of the modern procure-to-pay operations and associated challenges Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and project management skills with demonstrated impact Strong problem-solving skills Comfort with Excel and PowerPoint Previous experience leading teams Excellent communication & excellent interpersonal skills, including the abilities to communicate effectively with all audience 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 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 $159,200 - $212,100 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 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. 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