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Sourcing Specialist, Environment

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 31, 2025
Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Environment Job ID: 94740 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. Who You'll Work With You will work in one of our North America offices and will work as a member of our expanding Environment Sustainable Procurement team to help develop the firm's carbon abatement strategies via procuring market-based solutions such as carbon credits and sustainable aviation fuel. You will help lead the sourcing strategies / purchasing operations that successfully deliver on the firm's environmental sustainability goals. Optimize is the procurement capability of the firm creating leading solutions and experiences across our supplier ecosystem, enabling colleagues and the firm to live our purpose confidently. We are structured as seven categories (Real Estate, Travel, External Workers, HR/Benefits, Learning, External Client Capabilities, Events, and Environment) and seven functions (Purchasing, Risk, Sustainable Procurement, Operations, Tech Enablement Solutions and Strategic Planning). The Sourcing Specialist, Environment will work and collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside of the firm - sustainability leaders, scientists, carbon removal and sustainable aviation fuel suppliers, and internal operations. Your impact within our firm Your role will involve developing and executing against strategic plans, working in cross-functional teams, fostering high-impact supplier partnerships, and driving innovation and efficiency across the procurement process. You will help build out the firm's carbon abatement supplier portfolio (including SAF, carbon credits, and renewable energy certificates) and optimize quality, cost, and diversity across the portfolio while meeting strategic goals and mitigating risk. You will lead large, long-term and/or complex transactions, including determining which suppliers to engage and what criteria to use in the evaluation and selection process of all purchases. You must have expertise in global climate change treaties (e.g., Paris Climate Agreement) and national climate policies, technologies, and environmental interventions to effectively manage and reduce the Firm's carbon footprint. The role requires monitoring changes in legislation, policy and accounting guidance (i.e., SBTi, GHGP, IATA) to identify potential impacts on the firm's short term and long term decarbonization targets. You will also be responsible for building a network of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the firm's carbon reduction targets. You'll be joining us at an exciting time as we are currently shaping our 'Make responsible buying easy' transformation and evolving our sourcing practice and have set an ambitious environmental strategy to execute against. Your qualifications and skills University degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in environmental commodities, in sectors such as carbon offsets, SAF, or renewable energy (PPAs, RECs) 2+ years of relevant experience in sourcing and/or category management, including creating and implementing category strategies, vetting new suppliers, developing, and engaging with suppliers Experience in a sourcing position conducting vendor assessments, business case development, and negotiations Awareness of trends related to SAF, carbon removals (tech- and nature-based), and broader environment-related purchases Excellent attention to detail (including reviewing contracts) and passion for engaging suppliers to further environmental goals Collaborative style and ability to adapt and incorporate input from various teams High energy and responsive, with a focus on quality Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment 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/Affirmative Action 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 $118,900 - $176,800 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. 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