Sourcing Expert for Network Services and Surveys, Media and Marketing

McKinsey; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Sourcing Expert for Network Services and Surveys. This full-time role will involve developing strategic sourcing plans and driving procurement efficiency, requiring 8+ years of experience in sourcing or consulting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes. Competitive salary and exceptional professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or consulting.
• Deep understanding of strategic sourcing and external capabilities.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic sourcing partner for client services.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans.
• Drive innovation and efficiency across the procurement process.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Strategic initiatives

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sourcing Expert for Network Services and Surveys, Media and Marketing

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Who You'll Work With

• We are 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 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, a voice that matters, a global community, and exceptional benefits.

Your Impact

In the role of Expert - Network Services and Surveys in Media and Marketing 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. Your role will involve developing and executing strategic plans, working in cross‑functional teams, fostering high‑impact supplier partnerships, and driving innovation and efficiency across the procurement process. 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 Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, strategy, consulting, or research/knowledge management
• Deep understanding of the external capabilities landscape and strategic sourcing
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, operations, and execution
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured, data‑driven approach to decision‑making
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes, working across teams, functions, and geographies
• Experience with outsourced service models, vendor management, and financial performance tracking is a plus
• Deep entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to execute at both strategic and operational levels
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance and Management
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services