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Senior Sourcing Manager for People, External Workers and Environment

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 22, 2025
Procurement Senior Sourcing Manager for People, External Workers and Environment Job ID: 99874 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 As the Senior Manager, People, External Workers and Environment, you will guide team members through Sourcing Events (RFx events & Direct Negotiations) of varying spend, risk levels, and complexity. Shape and implement approaches to deliver on Optimize's ESG, risk, and automation strategies across the assigned categories. You will lead the day to day of the team and be responsible for the overarching People, External Workers and Environment Global Sourcing Team vision, strategy and priorities including saving goal delivery. Additionally, drive and reinforce the development and implementation of world-class sourcing processes, principles, and KPIs for the assigned categories. Your work will help in the design and deliver of excellent sourcing experiences that include spending analysis, clean sheeting, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and cost breakdown analysis, sourcing strategy development, Product/Services requirements & features mapping, RFP Excellence, Business Case Development, and outstanding negotiation practices. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. 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. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family. Your qualifications and skills U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Advanced degree preferred +10 years of relevant experience Senior Presence and Toolkit: Demonstrated credible leadership, analytics, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Strong Influencer with Collaborative Style: Ability to offer innovative ideas, constructively challenge conventional wisdom, and work collaboratively Excellent Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze problems, make wise recommendations, and lead analysis and reporting of key metrics Outstanding Communication and Proactivity: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to senior leaders and stakeholders Ability to Build Strong Relationships: Establish trust with colleagues across geographies, roles, and levels, and maintain a non-hierarchical approach with strong influencing capabilities. Entrepreneurial Energy and Commitment: Passion for taking on new challenges, with a commitment to the firm's mission and values. Strong Organizational and Process Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and drive projects to high-quality results. Ability to work in-person: T, W, TH; and travel as needed Problem Solving and Adaptability: Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment, driving towards clarity and solutions. Communication and Risk Management: Outstanding communication skills and the ability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate issues affecting the firm's image and reputation. 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 $190,900 - $254,600 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. Job Skill Group - N/A Job Skill Code - SSMN - Senior Sourcing Manager Function - Operations Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Jul 21 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - New York LinkedIn Posting State/Province - New York LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Sourcing Manager for People, External Workers and Environment LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Purchasing;Supply Chain LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level