Director - Sourcing and Contracts
McKinsey & Company · Atlanta +5 · 3d ago
Director & ExecutiveOn-siteStrategy & Management Consulting$213k – $284k
Who you'll work with
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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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.
What you'll do
Your primary focus will be on the sourcing and contracting teams, ensuring they have the expertise, tools, and development opportunities to drive success.
You will be part of the Global Procurement Operations Department, overseeing Sourcing and Contracts. Reporting to the Director of Global Procurement Operations, you will lead efforts to develop talent, strengthen regulatory compliance, partner with Category Management to deliver value for the firm, deliver value to the categories, and drive operational efficiencies through outsourcing, automation, and AI.
To keep the team’s expertise sharp and continuously evolving, you will actively engage with the Product Development & Procurement (PDP) practice, drawing insights from industry trends, best practices, and external benchmarks. Collaboration with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Risk, and ESG will be essential to ensure sourcing practices remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and responsible procurement standards. Additionally, you will partner with Technology & Digital teams to optimize sourcing operations and contract management, leveraging automation and AI to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
Developing talent is the foundation of this role. You will build deep sourcing expertise, upskill colleagues, and create a culture of continuous improvement to ensure long-term impact. Strengthening regulatory compliance will be a key priority, embedding strong controls, supplier due diligence, and targeted training to ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations. Delivering value to the categories will require ensuring that all spend follows a structured sourcing process and that negotiated benefits are fully realized. You will drive operational efficiencies to focus on simplifying processes, streamlining sourcing and contracting handoffs, and leveraging AI, automation, and outsourcing to improve execution and reduce cycle times.
Your background
- A university degree in STEM, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree or MBA is preferred
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years as a Sourcing Director or an equivalent leadership role with a proven track record in mentoring, upskilling, and fostering a high-performance culture
- Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, complex, and evolving business environments, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, make sound decisions under pressure, and consistently deliver results
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, supplier due diligence, and risk management in sourcing
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, market trends, and procurement best practices, with the ability to assess and drive measurable ROI
- Proven ability to structure complex contracts, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Experience designing and implementing sourcing and contract management processes that optimize execution, integrate automation and AI, and improve procurement operations
- A strategic mindset with the ability to lead transformation, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in sourcing and contracting