Director, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a seasoned Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead end-to-end procurement strategies across manufacturing sectors and private equity portfolio companies. You will map client procurement capabilities, drive strategic sourcing with rigorous data analysis, and coordinate large-scale supplier negotiations.

The role requires 10–15+ years of consulting/industry experience, Big‑4 or top-tier advisory background, and strong leadership in sourcing initiatives.

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 (steel, resin, commodity chemicals, packaging, food & beverage, automotive, textiles, solvents, plastics, polymers, adhesives, pulp, IT).
• Experience in sourcing and procurement functions within manufacturing companies preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, managing direct and/or indirect categories.
• Track record of leading sustainable, high‑impact strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Exquisite fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

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

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Creative problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal seeks a seasoned Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead end-to-end procurement strategies across manufacturing sectors and private equity portfolio companies. You will map client procurement capabilities, drive strategic sourcing with rigorous data analysis, and coordinate large-scale supplier negotiations.

The role requires 10–15+ years of consulting/industry experience, Big‑4 or top-tier advisory background, and strong leadership in sourcing initiatives.