Senior Implementation Facilitator - Procurement

India

Job ID: 100392

Bengaluru

Gurugram

Mumbai

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 work directly with client leaders and front-line operators on topics where implementation issues are important and where driving change is critical to successful realization of organizational goals.

You will solve complex problems for clients, spending about 80% of your time working at a clients location as part of consulting team helping solve complex client problems in procurement domains. In this role, you will work in small teams with colleagues and clients to set up and execute a top-tier transformation office and performance infrastructure.

You will build the strategies, capabilities, systems, and processes needed to deliver and sustain bottom-line results. Focus areas may include cost optimization, global sourcing, supplier development, category analytics, negotiation, strategic sourcing, and procurement.

You will be involved from the diagnostic and recommendation phase through execution and capability building, ensuring quick ramp-ups, on-time delivery, and sustainable change. You will help build the client organization's leadership and functional capabilities to achieve long-term results, working with people at every level to ensure seamless transformation during and after projects.

You will build a cutting-edge knowledge base. About 20% of your time will be spent on developing cutting edge knowledge related to the Procurement domain and in delivering specialized remote services to clients. You will also support the development and maintenance of various practice knowledge initiatives by way of building McKinsey's knowledge on Procurement related topics.

You will be based in one of our India offices - Bengaluru, Gurugram, or Mumbai - as a part of McKinsey Implementation in the Operations practice.

McKinsey Implementationprovides continuous and distinctive support to our clients to ensure they achieve and sustain the full benefits of our recommended changes. Our implementation consultants are involved from strategy through execution with a disciplined eye on impact and sustainability at every stage of the project life cycle

Our Operations practice sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation to deliver sustainable and inclusive growth. It assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges.

Our Procurement Practice, part of the broader Operations Practice, is dedicated to delivering significant financial and operational impact for our clients. We specialize in driving procurement transformations across industries, leveraging advanced analytics, digital platforms, and innovative strategies to optimize procurement processes and achieve measurable results. Our team works closely with clients to address strategic and operational challenges, including global sourcing, e-tendering, supplier development, and cost control.

You will also be supported by McKinsey’s world-class implementation toolkit, Impact Essentials—the ten elements essential to sustaining transformation impact—and a broad range of tools and assets designed to support successful implementation.

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 to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree: advanced degree preferred
Master’s degree (MBA/M.Tech/ME/MS) is preferred
3+ years of relevant industry/consulting experience
Strong understanding of purchasing, sourcing, supplier identification and management, vendor development, costing, category analytics, etc
Deep procurement experience in the Global Energy and materials space (includes sectors like metals, chemicals, energy, etc)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to independently structure and design the solution
Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
Strong people skills - ability to engage all levels of the organization and work collaboratively in a team environment
Open to extensive travel to client sites
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English

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