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Manager, Knowledge & Data - External Capabilities and Insights

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Florida, Tampa
Sep 12, 2025
Procurement Manager, Knowledge & Data - External Capabilities and Insights Job ID: 101320 As Category Manager for the Knowledge & Data service line within eC&I (External Capabilities and Insights), you will be be a part of the Optimize function and based in one of our offices in Boston, Miramar, New Jersey, or Tampa. 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 In this role you will take ownership of one of McKinsey's most strategic, high-impact, and rapidly evolving category portfolios. This role requires a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. You will define and execute a forward-looking category strategy that shapes how the firm engages with external knowledge and data providers to meet evolving client needs, unlock innovation, and ensure compliance in a complex, risk-conscious environment. You will be the single point of accountability for this portfolio, responsible for aligning category outcomes with broader firm, practice, and CST (Client Service Team) priorities. This includes advancing the external capability ecosystem, integrating emerging technologies such as GenAI, modernizing commercial models, and embedding world-class governance across procurement, risk, Intellectual Property, and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) domains. Your leadership will directly impact the firm's ability to deliver client service at scale, while ensuring strategic alignment and risk resilience. You will develop and maintain high-level supplier relationships to enhance supplier engagement, performance and delivery. You will lead supplier optimization initiatives, portfolio & performance, segmentation & classification. You will engage in high-level strategic decision-making, utilizing your deep knowledge and understanding of the category and leverage your procurement expertise to guide critical decisions that affect the category's direction and success. You will lead sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations, to achieve optimal pricing and terms Your work will involve deep engagement with senior Practice leadership, CSTs, Optimize, and other firm functions to ensure the consistent, high-value delivery of Knowledge & Data solutions. You will play a central role in shaping the operating model for this service line-leading supplier negotiations, overseeing vendor lifecycle management, and driving financial and performance accountability across the category. You will be expected to balance strategic ambition with day-to-day execution, ensuring robust category governance while cultivating innovation and agility. This includes tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), leading contracting and recovery efforts, enabling use cases, managing risk exposure, and elevating supplier performance. You will also serve as a visible and credible advisor to senior stakeholders across the firm, including Partners, Associate Partners, and Practice leaders, guiding them in unlocking the full potential of external knowledge partnerships. 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 Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement with a strong track record of delivering business value Deep expertise in external capabilities strategy, with a strong understanding of supplier ecosystems, contracting models, and governance frameworks Experience of driving adoption of third-party capabilities in professional services or client-service environments Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives with senior-level visibility and cross-functional engagement Strong commercial acumen and experience with vendor negotiations, financial performance tracking, and cost/value optimization Familiarity with GenAI enabled solutions and innovation integration is a strong plus Structured problem solver with advanced analytical and decision-making capabilities Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex challenges into clear, compelling insights for senior audiences 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 $159,200 - $212,100 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 - CSSA Job Skill Code - MPC - Procurement Manager Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Sep 08 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Boston LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Massachusetts LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Manager, Knowledge & Data - External Capabilities and Insights LinkedIn Function - Research;Strategy / Planning LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level