Director, Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

Alvarez & Marsal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing initiatives within the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing industries.

The candidate will gain deep client insight, map business processes, and drive high-impact cost reductions, working with top-tier advisory and

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Consulting experience

Analytical communication skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Education

MBA

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing initiatives within the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice. This role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing industries.

The candidate will gain deep client insight, map business processes, and drive high-impact cost reductions, working with top-tier advisory and