Our Operations Practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams of consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients’ most critical problems.

McKinsey’s Procurement service line is part of our Operations practice, providing clients with support and advising their management teams on strategic and operational questions such as global sourcing, e-procurement, supplier development, and the formation of purchasing organizations.

When you join McKinsey as a Consultant, you join a firm that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. You will have the opportunity to work in teams and help the best organizations in the world solve some of their most difficult problems.

What You'll Do

You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.

You’ll work with colleagues and clients from a wide range of business areas across Europe to develop purchasing strategies that support clients' business objectives and give them a competitive edge.

You will also gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to the firm. You will receive exceptional training, frequent coaching, and mentoring from colleagues and senior leaders on your teams.

Your application should be in English and include your CV and your transcripts (high school, university, etc.), indicating all relevant grades.

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Qualifications

Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
Broad experience in strategic purchasing and/or supply management (e.g., global sourcing strategies, cross functional category management, RfQ processes and negotiations, talent development and capability building)
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language

Industries

Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & Assembly
Capital Projects & Infrastructure
Chemicals
Consumer Packaged Goods
Electric Power & Natural Gas
Financial Services
Healthcare Systems & Services
Industrials & Electronics
Life Sciences
Media & Entertainment
Metals & Mining
Oil & Gas
Public Sector
Retail
Semiconductors
Social Sector
Telecommunications
Travel, Transport & Logistics

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Capabilities

Operations

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Job Skill Group - CSS Associate
Job Skill Code - ASC - Associate
Function - Operations
Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Capital Projects & Infrastructure;Chemicals;Consumer Packaged Goods;Electric Power & Natural Gas;Financial Services;Healthcare Systems & Services;Industrials & Electronics;Life Sciences;Media & Entertainment;Metals & Mining;Oil & Gas;Public Sector;Retail;Semiconductors;Social Sector;Telecommunications;Travel, Transport & Logistics
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Apr 20 00:00:00 GMT 2016
LinkedIn Posting City - Paris
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - France
LinkedIn Job Title - Experienced Consultant - Procurement
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Purchasing;Supply Chain
LinkedIn Industry - Automotive;Aviation & Aerospace;Consumer Electronics
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level

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