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

About the role

The Private Equity Performance Improvement Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing at Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) focuses on improving operating results at private equity portfolio companies. This role requires strong analytical and project management skills, as well as experience in sourcing strategies and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements, working closely with Private Equity teams to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions.
• 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.
• Develop and manage efforts in sourcing and procurement, including supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Effectively perform analysis and/or lead teams to conduct analysis depending on project scope.

Requirements

• 10-15 plus years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience, preferably from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy.
• Previous advisory experience required.
• 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.
• An MBA is preferred.
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, focusing on managing direct and/or indirect categories.
• A 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 which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Full-time positions and part-time positions are offered with competitive benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Part-time positions are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan as well.