Director - Sourcing & Contracting

McKinsey • Miramar, FL

291d

About The Position

You will be based in Miramar as part of the Global Procurement Department, overseeing Sourcing and Contracts. Reporting to the Director of Global Procurement Operations, you will lead efforts to develop talent, strengthen regulatory compliance, deliver value to the categories, and drive operational efficiencies through outsourcing, automation, and AI. Your primary focus will be on the sourcing and contracting team, ensuring they have the expertise, tools, and development opportunities to drive success. To keep the team's expertise sharp and continuously evolving, you will actively engage with the Product Development & Procurement (PDP), drawing insights from industry trends, best practices, and external benchmarks. Collaboration with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Risk, and ESG will be essential to ensure sourcing practices remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements and responsible procurement standards. Additionally, you will partner with Technology & Digital teams to optimize sourcing operations, leveraging automation and AI to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows. Developing talent is the foundation of this role. You will build deep sourcing expertise, upskill colleagues, and create a culture of continuous improvement to ensure long-term impact. Strengthening regulatory compliance will be a key priority, embedding strong controls, supplier due diligence, and targeted training to ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations. Delivering value to the categories will require ensuring that all spend follows a structured sourcing process and that negotiated benefits are fully realized. Driving operational efficiencies will focus on simplifying processes, streamlining sourcing and contracting handoffs, and leveraging AI, automation, and outsourcing to improve execution and reduce cycle times.

Requirements

• A university degree in STEM, supply chain, or a related field.
• At least fifteen years of relevant experience in procurement.
• An advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
• At least five years as a Sourcing Director or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven track record in mentoring and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and supplier due diligence.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and procurement best practices.
• Proven ability to structure complex contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience designing and implementing sourcing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation and AI in procurement processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Sourcing and Contracts within the Global Procurement Department.
• Lead efforts to develop talent and strengthen regulatory compliance.
• Deliver value to procurement categories and drive operational efficiencies.
• Engage with Product Development & Procurement to draw insights from industry trends.
• Collaborate with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Risk, and ESG to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Technology & Digital teams to optimize sourcing operations using automation and AI.
• Build deep sourcing expertise and create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Embed strong controls and supplier due diligence to strengthen regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all spend follows a structured sourcing process and that negotiated benefits are realized.
• Simplify processes and streamline sourcing and contracting handoffs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.
• Continuous learning and apprenticeship culture.
• Opportunities to make a tangible impact with innovative ideas.
• Diverse global community with colleagues across countries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree