Senior Associate / Director (m/f/d) - Procurement

-; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate / Director in Procurement to oversee procurement elements in pre-deal diligence and manage post-deal savings delivery. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and the ability to engage effectively with clients. Fluency in both German and English is essential. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and a supportive work culture.

Qualifikationen

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing with complex programs.
• Experience in industrials, healthcare, IT, and technology services desirable.
• Additional European language skills are more than welcome.

Aufgaben

• Oversee procurement in pre-deal diligence projects.
• Manage implementation of post-deal savings delivery.
• Engage with clients and build sourcing strategies.

Kenntnisse

Procurement management

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Supplier negotiation

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree from an accredited university

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Associate / Director (m/f/d) – Procurement

Location: Germany

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity‑are why our people love working at A&M.

About the role

The procurement team is an integral part of the PEPI practice and helps A&M provide a world class pre‑deal diligence, post‑deal value creation strategy and savings implementation service for our clients across all industry sectors. We are looking for experienced procurement practitioners with a strong background in strategic sourcing and value delivery in either corporate or private equity environments. Experience in pre‑deal diligence would be desirable.

As a Senior Associate / Director (m/f/d) in the PEPI Procurement team, you will concentrate on supporting the wider PEPI team on undertaking pre‑deal diligence (both buy and sell side) and savings delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement elements of wider buy and sell side pre‑deal diligence: summarize the procurement opportunity, benefit range and levers, provide the analytical pathway and evidence to support the findings.
• Manage the implementation of post‑deal savings delivery projects: build sourcing strategies, execute delivery and sign off savings.
• Be a key part of the PEPI procurement team: manage and deliver projects, participate in new business development, develop junior members of the team, engage with the GCC to build a world‑class technical, analytical and research service to support the delivery team.

Skills and Experiences

• A degree from an accredited university (procurement specific certifications are of interest).
• 5‑10 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a track record of managing complex procurement programs. Experience in industrials / manufacturing, chemicals / process industries, IT & technology services, healthcare and CRG is desirable.
• Sourcing experience in metals, packaging, chemicals, manufacturing services, food products, logistics, CDMO and IT would be especially desirable.
• Specific understanding of key cost drivers and savings levers for the categories, including global supply options and routes to value.
• Data analysis – assimilate large volumes of often unstructured data and build relevant insights and hypotheses.
• Prepare for and execute supplier negotiations.
• Build logical, fact‑based documents (such as sourcing strategies, value creation plans and savings implementation plans).
• Confident in engaging with senior client stakeholders and presenting.
• Evidence of the process of selling consulting services is desirable.
• Fluency in German and English is essential; additional European language skills are more than welcome.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.