PEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Supply Chain Procurement & Sourcing team, open to all U.S. locations. This role involves leading complex client engagements, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to drive value creation. With a focus on private equity firms, the position offers significant career advancement opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing business. Ideal candidates will have a strong consulting background, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in strategic sourcing. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of supply chain operations.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible travel options

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of consulting or industry experience required.
• Advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work streams for complex client engagements.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet objectives.
• Conduct analysis and lead teams in procurement initiatives.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Structured project management

Critical thinking skills

Client relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to deliver time-pressured projects

Education

MBA

10-15 years of combined consulting and/or industry experience

Job description

PEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 10,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

Our PEPI services include:

1. Supply Chain
2. Transformation Services
3. Manufacturing Operations Improvement
4. Interim Management
5. M&A Services
6. CFO Services

A&M’s Supply Chain Operations professionals assist our clients in analyzing each part of the supply chain process including: Procurement and Sourcing, Production, Logistics, Distribution and Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SI&OP) to identify value creation opportunities and develop a roadmap to accelerate those opportunities.

The PEPI Supply Chain group is a growing business with high growth projected throughout the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills.

Professional experience:

We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements working closely with Private Equity teams to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies.

Directors lead the following types of workstreams:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet growth and financial objectives
• 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.

Professional skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver time-pressured projects
• Client relationship building
• Excellent presentation skills

Qualifications:

• 10-15 plus years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy REQUIRED
• Deep industry expertise in direct materials
• MBA preferred
• Experience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high-impact strategic sourcing approaches
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time

The salary range is $150,000--$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and foster inclusiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment without discrimination based on various characteristics protected by law.