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

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to join its dynamic team. This role involves leading complex client engagements, focusing on procurement and sourcing strategies for private equity firms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in consulting or industry operations, particularly in direct materials. You will work closely with clients to identify value creation opportunities and implement effective strategies. This position offers a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus program, along with comprehensive benefits. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and savings accounts

Life, AD&D, and disability coverages

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of consulting and/or industry experience required.
• MBA preferred with strong analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written, oral, and analytical skills

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Structured project management

Critical thinking skills

Client relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

Flexible and creative thinking

Education

MBA

10-15 years of consulting/industry experience

Job description

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

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Dec 24, 2024

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. 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:

• Supply Chain
• Transformation Services
• Manufacturing Operations Improvement
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• 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, develop a roadmap to accelerate those opportunities and assist with driving them to our client’s bottom line.

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
• Develop and manage efforts in sourcing and procurement
• 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, oral, and analytical skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Structured project management
• Initiative and drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality
• Flexible and creative thinking
• 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 such as: steel, resin, commodity chemicals, packaging, food/beverage, automotive, textiles, solvents, plastics, polymers, adhesives, pulp, and IT
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions within Manufacturing companies
• MBA preferred
• 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
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills
• 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 which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

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 we foster inclusiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment without discrimination.

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