PE-Focused Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead

Alvarez & Marsal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements in private equity, focusing on procurement and supply-chain improvement.

You will work with private equity teams to design and implement creative business solutions that drive value for portfolio companies, including developing sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations and changes across forecasting, planning, inventory, and logistics.

Qualifications

• 10 plus years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience.
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions.
• Previous advisory experience from a top‑tier strategy firm or Big‑4 consultancy – HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high‑impact strategic sourcing approaches.
• Exemplary experience designing end‑to‑end procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that meet growth and financial objectives through integration with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics.
• Develop and manage sourcing and procurement efforts.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Effectively perform analysis and/or lead teams to conduct analysis depending on project scope.

Skills

Strong written, oral, and analytical

Strong Excel and PowerPoint

Structured project management

Initiative and drive

Critical thinking

Able to deliver on time and quality

Flexible and creative thinking

Client relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements in private equity, focusing on procurement and supply-chain improvement.

You will work with private equity teams to design and implement creative business solutions that drive value for portfolio companies, including developing sourcing strategies and leading supplier negotiations and changes across forecasting, planning, inventory, and logistics.