Director, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director of Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to shape end‑to‑end procurement strategies for PEPI clients. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and implementation plans across industries, with a focus on EBITDA uplift.

Ideal candidates have 10–15+ years of consulting or industry experience, top-tier advisory or Big‑4 background, MBA preferred, and willingness to travel up to 80%. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of consulting and/or industry operating experience.
• Prior advisory experience with a top-tier strategy firm or a Big-4 consultancy (required).
• Deep industry expertise in direct materials and manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in sourcing and procurement functions within manufacturing companies preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with growth and financial objectives, integrating forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract and pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Analyze data, deliver findings, and lead teams to deliver results on time and with quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Client relationship

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a Director of Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to shape end‑to‑end procurement strategies for PEPI clients. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and implementation plans across industries, with a focus on EBITDA uplift.

Ideal candidates have 10–15+ years of consulting or industry experience, top-tier advisory or Big‑4 background, MBA preferred, and willingness to travel up to 80%. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.