PEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

About the role

A&M is a global consulting firm focusing on improving operating results for private equity portfolio companies. The PEPI Supply Chain group assists in analyzing and improving various aspects of the supply chain, including strategic sourcing and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements
• Identify, design, and implement creative business 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
• 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

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy
• Deep industry expertise in direct materials such as steel, resin, commodity chemicals, packaging, food/beverage, automotive, textiles, solvents, plastics, polymers, adhesives, pulp, and ITP
• 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
• Focus on managing direct and/or indirect categories
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high-impact strategic sourcing approaches
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

The salary range is $150,000--$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Click here for more information about A&M’s benefits programs.

Pay

The salary range is $150,000--$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions: Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M’s fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from A&M. Part-time Positions: Regular employees working less than 30 hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M’s 401(k) retirement plan. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from A&M. Click here for more information about A&M’s benefits programs.