Overview
You will lead the Global Procurement Operations team focused on sourcing and contracts, driving value for categories and strengthening regulatory compliance. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to embed automation, outsourcing, and AI to improve execution and cycle times. The role sits at the intersection of procurement, risk, and technology, shaping how the firm buys and contracts at scale. This is a high-impact leadership position in a global, diverse environment with a strong emphasis on talent development and continuous improvement.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- global exposure
- onsite/remote flexibility
- colleague learning and development programs
Responsibilities
- Oversee Sourcing and Contracts to ensure expertise, tools, and development opportunities for the team
- Develop talent, strengthen regulatory compliance, and partner with Category Management to deliver value
- Drive operational efficiencies through outsourcing, automation, and AI
- Collaborate with PDP practice to leverage industry trends and benchmarks
- Coordinate with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Risk, and ESG to align sourcing with regulatory requirements
- Partner with Technology & Digital teams to optimize sourcing operations and contract management
- Build a culture of continuous improvement and deep sourcing expertise
- Ensure spend follows a structured sourcing process and realize negotiated benefits
- Lead efforts to simplify processes and reduce cycle times via automation and outsourcing
Key requirements
- 15+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years as a Sourcing Director or equivalent leadership role
- Strong regulatory, supplier due diligence, and risk management knowledge
- Proven ability to structure complex contracts and manage supplier relationships
- Experience designing sourcing and contract management processes with automation and AI
- Strategic mindset with track record of transformation and measurable ROI
- University degree in STEM, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred
- leadership and mentoring
- ability to navigate ambiguity
- cross-functional collaboration
- sourcing and contract management
- automation and AI in procurement
- regulatory compliance and supplier due diligence
Director - Sourcing and Contracts in London employer: McKinsey & Company
As a Category Manager for Facilities Management, you will join a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our structured learning programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring you can develop your skills while making a meaningful impact on our global operations. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we prioritise your well-being and foster a culture of respect and accountability across our diverse team of professionals from over 100 nationalities.
