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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing. This role involves leading project workstreams, developing sourcing strategies, and collaborating closely with Private Equity teams to implement innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in consulting or industry operations, particularly in sourcing and procurement within manufacturing. This position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact client success. If you're ready to take on a challenging role with significant travel and the opportunity to shape procurement strategies, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Discretionary bonus program

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of consulting or industry experience required.
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier firm is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong written skills

Strong oral skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Structured project management

Critical thinking skills

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Initiative and drive

Education

MBA

10-15 years of combined consulting/industry experience

Job description

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

Location: Philadelphia, PA, 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, focusing on serving middle market and large cap private equity firms.

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 and develop a roadmap to accelerate those opportunities.

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, 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
• 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
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time

The salary range is $150,000--$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on 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 including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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