Senior Category Manager - Expert Network Services
McKinsey & Company
Senior Category Manager - Expert Network Services
Job ID: 101806
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Connecticut - Darien
- Denver
- Lisbon
- London
- Madrid
- Miramar
- New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- Poznan
- Prague
- Tampa
- Washington DC
Your Impact
Your Growth
- 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: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
Your qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, category management, or research/knowledge management.
- Deep expertise in external capabilities strategy, with a strong understanding of supplier ecosystems, contracting models, and governance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-impact initiatives with senior-level visibility and cross-functional engagement
- Proven ability to work across senior stakeholder groups - practices, CSTs, Legal, Risk, Finance, and Optimize; with credibility and influence
- Strong commercial acumen and experience with vendor negotiations, financial performance tracking, and cost/value optimization
- Experience managing outsourced service models and driving adoption of third-party capabilities in professional services or client-service environments
- 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
- Entrepreneurial mindset, resilient under pressure, and energized by ambiguity and ownership
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complex challenges into clear, compelling insights for senior audiences
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 $190,900 - $254,600 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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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Sep 23 00:00:00 GMT 2025
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LinkedIn Job Title - Senior Category Manager - Expert Network Services
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LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level