Consultant - Procurement

The position of Consultant – Procurement sits within McKinsey’s Operations practice, a worldwide firm that blends strategic insight with hands‑on execution to help organisations improve how they work. As part of the two‑year Operations Excellence Program, you will be placed in a European office and join a team that supports clients on strategic sourcing, electronic procurement, supplier development and the creation of purchasing functions. Each day you will act like any other McKinsey consultant, tackling client problems by spotting pain points, forming testable ideas, building and running analyses, and turning findings into actionable advice. Your work will span several sectors and operational service lines, and you will receive on‑the‑job coaching complemented by a formal curriculum that covers themes such as manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply‑chain management or capital excellence. The role also involves delivering guidance on global sourcing strategies, cross‑functional category management, request‑for‑quote procedures, negotiations and talent development for procurement teams. The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree with outstanding academic performance and has already gained exposure to strategic purchasing or supply‑