PEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing; U.S. Locations

Description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement – Director, Supply Chain:
Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑and‑results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. A&M takes a hands‑on approach to solving clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. The culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry, guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms that engage A&M to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Professionals in this line develop deep functional skills and experiences to tailor solutions that solve clients' business issues.

• Supply Chain – Transformation Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• CFO Services

A&M’s Supply Chain professionals analyze each part of the supply chain, including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning. They identify value‑creation opportunities, develop roadmaps to accelerate those opportunities, and help client pay‑offs through fact‑based analysis, risk assessment, and EBITDA improvement plans.

Seeking individuals who can lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements, working closely with Private Equity teams to identify, design, and implement creative solutions for portfolio companies.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet growth and financial objectives through effective integration with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Perform analysis and/or lead teams to conduct analysis depending on project scope.

• Strong written, oral, and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Structured project management (time, team, and work‑stream management).
• Initiative and drive.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver time‑pressured projects on‑time and on‑quality.
• Flexible and creative thinking.
• Client relationship building.
• Excellent presentation skills.

• 10-15+ years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience.
• Previous advisory experience from a top‑tier strategy firm or Big‑4 consultancy (REQUIRED).
  Deep industry expertise in direct materials such as steel, resin, commodity chemicals, packaging, food/beverage, automotive, textiles, solvents, plastics, polymers, adhesives, pulp, and IT.
• Preference for industry roles within sourcing and procurement functions within manufacturing companies.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, focusing on managing direct and/or indirect categories.
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high‑impact strategic sourcing approaches.
• Exemplary experience designing end‑to‑end procurement strategies.
• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time.

We recognize our people as the driving force behind our success. Our performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Our robust training and on‑the‑job opportunities allow you to acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support your personal journey.

The salary range is $150,000—$225,000 annually, depending on education, experience, skills, and geography.…