Manager, Procurement Consulting (m/f/d)

Interpath; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Interpath in Vienna is seeking a Manager in Procurement Consulting to lead international and domestic procurement projects, optimize client purchasing strategies, reduce costs, and manage supplier relationships to improve EBITDA and working capital.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to expand Interpath's Austrian market presence, support business development, and deliver value creation for clients across the region.

Jobbeschreibung

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart

.
Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprin

t.
Interpath entered the DACH market in January 2025 via its acquisition of the award-winning consulting firm Kerkhoff. This role creates a rare opportunity to join a highly respected team with a strong reputation and the backing of a fast-growing Private Equity-supported busine

ss.
At Interpath, our Procurement Consulting team is part of our Value Creation service line and improving our client's results is our passion. Our client teams optimise our Client's purchasing strategies, reduce costs, and manage supplier relationships resulting in the optimisation of costs, liquidity, and investme

nts.
As a Manager in the Procurement Consulting team, you will work with experienced colleagues to deliver multi-stakeholder, international and domestic Procurement projects while also raising the profile of Interpath as a premier provider of Value Creation advisory serv

ices.
The successful candidate will lead colleagues on a diverse range of client projects su

• ch as:
  Assess current procurement processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and strategic pri
• oritiesIdentify improvement opportunities by analysing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, cost drivers, and risks across procurement, logistics, planning, and distr
• ibutionDesigning and implementing cost‑effective procurement strategies that ensure compliance in addition to a positive impact on EBITDA, working capital & operation
• al KPIsConducting supplier evaluations including leading negotiations, managing contracts including benchmarking against best practices to support ongoing supplier performance man
• agementManaging stakeholders and articulating procurement value to CFO, COO & supply chain leadership and preparing reports, forecasts, and spend analyses to inform strategic decision
• ‑makingLead or support large‑scale change management transformation initiatives, including organisational restructuring, acquisition integration, and readiness planning for operational disr
• uptionsWork in very close collaboration with the local Austrian Managing Director to actively support sales and business development initiatives and to help build and scale Interpath Advisory's presence in
• AustriaEngage with potential new clients, building trusted relationships and identifying new opportunities across the Austrian

market
A Manager in the Procurement Consulting team will have the opportunity to partake in business development and marketing activities and events. They will also expand their knowledge and experience by working with Managing Directors on additional topics along the value chain for Clients. The development of the Procurement Consulting service offering will further strengthen Interpath' market presence within the Value Creation mark

etplace.
Req

• uirements
  Strong academic background, including potentially a Master's or PhD, combined with hands‑on experience in procurement consulting and project
• managementDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and on‑site teams while assuming responsibility for cost control and implementatio
• n outcomesStrong commercial understanding including P&L impact and the ability to connect procurement to cash, EBITDA, working capital and operat
• ional KPIsExcellent category knowledge including category‑specific market dynamics, key suppliers, cost drivers, and negoti
• ion leversFamiliarity with eProcurement/P2PSystems, spend analytics tools & data vis
• ualizationDemonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit, taking ownership beyond project delivery and contributing proactively to the growth, visibility and market positioning of the Austrian
• platformsActively support pitches and proposals, contributing commercial insight, market knowledge and compelling client narrative
• narrativesWell‑developed team leadership and coaching capabilities, particularly in fast paced environments, supported by excellent communication and influenc
• ing skillsNative or business fluent proficiency in German and Eng
• lish (C1) required; additional European languages such as French or Spanish are ad
• vantageousWillingness to work on client sites across Germany, the EU, and inter

nationally
Inclusion a

t Interpath
We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful p

erspectives.
To do that, it's essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long‑term care

er ambitions.
Learning &am

p; Development
Interpath provide a broad range of tailored training programs, on‑the‑job learning and networking opportunities help our employees develop the skills and experience required to progress on their chose

er paths.
Values
Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Inte

rpath Values are:
Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what i

s easy or popular.All hands on deck - stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happen

s though teamwork.Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering

this that we win.Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal,

but not

the same.
Benefits
At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core an