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Knowledge Analyst – Procurement

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City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal, Poland

Join McKinsey's Client Capabilities Office in Wroclaw as a Knowledge Analyst – Procurement, contributing to the Centre of Procurement Excellence for Operations. You will support end-to-end procurement optimization—covering strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and value‑capture initiatives—with a focus on spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and contract analysis. The role spans multiple industries with emphasis on European Union engagements and requires extensive travel (over 60%), and sits at Knowledge Analyst or Senior Knowledge Analyst level depending on experience. You will also help develop procurement capabilities, tools, and knowledge assets and support client proposals and delivery.

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Knowledge Analyst – Procurement

Job ID: 100820

Lisbon
Wroclaw

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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

As a member of our Client Capabilities Office in Wroclaw, you will join our Centre of Procurement Excellence for Operations service.

In this role, you will contribute to our rapidly growing procurement service line, assisting organizations in building competitive advantage through world-class purchasing and supply management capabilities. Your work will be centered on creating sustainable impact, which is the key metric by which we measure our success.

You will engage in end-to-end optimization efforts aimed at total value capture. This includes activities such as strategic sourcing, global sourcing, supplier collaboration and innovation, procure-to-pay processes, organization design, and capability building. Your contributions will span a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on Automotive and Assembly, Basic Materials, Consumer Goods, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, and Travel, Transport & Logistics.

Over the past five years, we have successfully completed over 2,300 procurement engagements across the globe and in various industries. By joining us, you will play a crucial role in continuing this legacy of excellence and innovation in procurement.

You will bring your industry purchasing experience to the Centre of Procurement Excellence for the Operations practice.

Your primary role will focus on client service in the European Union region, this is a global role involving cross-geography and cross-industry work, ideal for those aiming to become experts in the procurement domain. This role requires extensive travel to client locations, taking up over 60% of your time.

You will work on client engagements by driving a workstream for specific categories. You will provide short-term support to Client Serving Teams by delivering key insights on content-focused questions, such as spend analysis, TCO/should-cost modeling, contract analysis, supplier identification, saving idea/lever identification, sourcing strategy development, request for quotes management and analysis, negotiation strategy development, and tracking mechanism development. Additionally, you will support client proposals and other client development activities, bringing relevant knowledge and capabilities to clients.

You will also support the development and maintenance of procurement capabilities, including assets, knowledge, tools, fact packs, case studies, and primers. You will serve as a full-time member of a knowledge-building team.

There is a flexibility to hire at Knowledge Analyst or Senior Knowledge Analyst level, depending on your experience.

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:

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 for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class 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 in engineering/technology; master's degree preferred, MBA in operations advantageous
1+ years of experience in procurement or consulting
Expertise in the following areas: sourcing, supplier management, category management, costing, negotiations and PO management
Experience with e-procurement tools (spend analysis, RFQ tools, costing, eAuctions) is advantageous
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant analytics/statistical software
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to identify root causes and solutions
Solid business knowledge and understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
Strong interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious, excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English, as well as in one of the following languages: German, Italian, French, or Spanish

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

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Job Skill Code - KA - Knowledge Analyst
Function - Operations
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Aug 25 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Wroclaw
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LinkedIn Posting Country - Poland
LinkedIn Job Title - Knowledge Analyst – Procurement
LinkedIn Function - Analyst;Engineering;Purchasing
LinkedIn Industry - Automotive;Consumer Goods;Pharmaceuticals
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level