Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
As an associate, you will join a client service team and take ownership of a workstream to solve some of the toughest challenges our clients face.
You will 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. 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.
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.
You will be based in our Zurich or Geneva office as part of our European Operations Practice. The 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.
To apply, please hand in: CV, copies of all university transcripts (incl. Assessment Year), and letters of reference/certificates from past employment, if any.
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:
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
PhD, MBA or Master's degree with an outstanding record of academic achievement.
2+ years of broad work 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)
Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion.
Strong communication skills with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels.
Ability to create work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables.
Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment.
Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times.
Ability to travel to and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines).
Working or studying experience in Switzerland is preferred.
Fluency in German (C1 Level) for Zurich or French (C1 level) for Geneva and in English is a must.
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