Expert, Technology Sourcing
Atlanta, GA  / Miramar, FL  / Philadelphia, PA 
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Job Description
Procurement Expert, Technology Sourcing Job ID: 88257
Who You'll Work With
You'll work in one of our North America offices and will be a part of the Responsible Technology Sourcing 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.
Technology Sourcing plays a critical role in making responsible buying easy by ensuring we expertly source products and services across the firm. You will collaborate with a vast array of tech-focused internal clients, and departments and optimize collaborators across our global footprint as you and your team design and deliver exceptional sourcing experiences.
You'll be joining us at an exciting time as we are currently shaping our 'Make responsible buying easy' transformation evolving our Responsible Sourcing practice and embarking on a brand-new rebuild/reimagining of our technology products and services-focused sourcing team. This role is crucial to ensure that this rebuild is successfully realized and to the long-term performance of the Responsible Sourcing team.
What You'll Do
You'll leverage your deep expertise across software, cloud, and/or IT professional services, and technology software categories to co-create and execute innovative sourcing strategies with category managers and business unit stakeholders that enable the firm's technology function and Optimize's impact, ESG, and risk goals.
You'll deliver innovative software sourcing strategies underpinned by core strategic sourcing techniques (e.g., Spend Analysis, Clean Sheeting, Total Cost of Ownership determination, Cost Breakdown Analysis, and Risk Management), consider and recommend optimum sourcing approach based on context and desired value outcome (e.g., comprehensive RFP, RFQ, direct negotiation).
You'll drive the delivery of innovative and syndicated negotiation strategies for sourcing events and leverage outstanding negotiation skills that deliver optimum outcomes, prepare and syndicate thoughtful and robust business award recommendations that deliver consensus of approval across stakeholders. You'll partner with colleagues to create and follow standard operating procedures that deliver consistent and auditable sourcing experiences.
You'll have the opportunity to thought partner and co-create innovative sourcing solutions with internal clients, optimize collaborators (examples: Category Leaders, Purchasing, Purchasing Operations, Legal Procurement, Suppliers, etc.) delivering exceptional sourcing strategies and sourcing experiences. You'll also build strong relationships and partner with our regional sourcing managers, so our colleagues receive a consistent sourcing experience across the firm.
You'll contribute to the global responsible sourcing vision, strategies, and priorities including driving forward the sourcing workstream within our 'Make responsible buying easy' transformation. This will include driving the development and delivery of a holistic and seamless source-to-pay process that supports our ESG goals, and risk principles.
You'll have the opportunity to drive the development and implementation of world-class sourcing processes, principles, and KPIs for each category, identify and deploy technologies that can digitize and automate these sourcing processes, and develop a clear and sustainable governance model for the sourcing practice.
Qualifications
  • University degree and excellent academic record required; advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years in a professional business environment with at least 5 years of relevant Technology Sourcing experience required
  • Deep Strategic Sourcing knowledge across multiple standard indirect/Tech categories (examples: Software, Cloud, Hardware, Wireless and Fixed Telecom, Technology Professional Services, etc.) that delivers excellent Sourcing Strategies
  • Deep expertise in Sourcing Steps and Processes (examples: Conducting Spend Analysis, Clean Sheet, Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Breakdown Analysis, Sourcing Strategy Development, Product/ Services Requirements and features Mapping, RFP Excellence, Business Case development, and outstanding ability to Negotiate); knowledge of technology solutions that digitize and automate Sourcing Processes is highly valued
  • Procurement transformation experience is highly valued
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly articulate creative, practical solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functions at all organizational levels
  • Excellent ability to apply experience and knowledge to transformational improvements, influence others with knowledge and skills, and demonstrate outstanding change management, project management, and communication skills
  • Experience influencing senior leadership in a consensus-based culture, able to drive change, meet deadlines, and inspire confidence among senior leadership
  • Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguous situations effectively
  • Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint

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Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly range 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 $152,300 - $152,300 -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, 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, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

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Job Skill Code - SEPT - Sourcing Expert
Function - Firm Administration;Technology
Industry - High Tech
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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