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Sourcing Specialist for External Knowledge Data and Research Outsourcing

Job ID: 103490
  • Atlanta
  • Miramar
  • New York City
  • Tampa
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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

In the role of Specialist - External Knowledge Data and Research Outsourcing within Optimize’s Global Sourcing Team, you will serve as a strategic sourcing partner for the External Capabilities & Insights (eC&I) team, responsible for managing the portfolio supporting client services.
The eC&I functions as a Center of Excellence dedicated to advancing client service and innovation, overseeing third-party risk, and ensuring optimal resource utilization. 
You will be responsible for leading sourcing initiatives, overseeing operational and growth activities, and implementing strategies related to ESG, risk management, and automation. Additionally, you will be expected to establish and refine best-in-class sourcing processes and performance indicators (KPIs). 
Your efforts will contribute to enhancing sourcing effectiveness through spend analysis, detailed cost assessments, strategy formulation, requirements alignment, RFP management, business case development, and disciplined negotiation practices.

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, 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: 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

  • Undergraduate degree
  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, strategy, consulting, or research/knowledge management
  • Proven ability to engage and influence senior leaders as a peer, working across multiple functions and stakeholders in a complex organization
  • Experience in a knowledge-related function, with an understanding of data, information services, and third-party contracting risks (preferred)
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills, with a strategic and analytical mindset
  • Entrepreneurial spirit – Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities
  • Global experience navigating large organizations, managing budgets, performance metrics, and vendor negotiations
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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 $112,900 - $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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Job Skill Code - SOSP - Sourcing Specialist
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Nov 19 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Atlanta
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Georgia 
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Sourcing Specialist for External Knowledge Data and Research Outsourcing
LinkedIn Function - Finance;Management
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level