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

Position: PEPI: Manager, Supply Chain -- Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)
Overview

PEPI:
Manager, Supply Chain — Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) is a role within Alvarez & Marsal's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice. The PEPI team works with middle market and large-cap PE-backed portfolio companies to improve operating results through Supply Chain optimization, including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, and Integrated Demand and Supply Planning.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We solve client problems with a hands-on approach, and value independent thinkers who drive results. Our culture emphasizes Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity.

The Team

PEPI's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on private equity clients and their portfolio companies and aims to develop deep functional skills to tailor solutions. Our services include:

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

A&M’s Supply Chain professionals assist clients by analyzing procurement, logistics, and planning to identify value creation opportunities and quantify EBITDA improvement plans. The PEPI Supply Chain group is growing with opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics to meet growth and financial objectives.
• Lead or support efforts in sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Conduct analysis or lead teams to perform analysis as required by project scope.

Professional skills

• 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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy highly desirable
• MBA preferred
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• Deep industry expertise in direct materials (e.g., steel, resin, chemicals, packaging, food/beverage, automotive, textiles, solvents, plastics, polymers, adhesives, electronics, IT)
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high-impact strategic sourcing approaches
• 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

Your journey at A&M

We prioritize employee development through a robust performance process, training, and exposure to challenging assignments. We offer benefits, a culture of meritocracy, and growth opportunities. The salary range for this role is $125,000–$190,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, and geography, plus a discretionary bonus.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Full-time positions over 30 hours per week include health care plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability coverages, and a 401(k) with discretionary company contributions. Paid time off includes vacation, personal days, sick time (prorated for part-time), federal holidays, a floating holiday, and parental leave. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A&M does not require lie detector tests.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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