Procurement & Sourcing Associate — PEPI, Private Equity

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate for Procurement & Sourcing. This role focuses on leading and delivering procurement-focused work streams for private equity clients, including strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and implementation plans.

The candidate will support projects across the PEPI Supply Chain practice, collaborating with Private Equity teams to design and deliver value.

Qualifications

• 2-4 plus years of consulting or industry experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy REQUIRED
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions
• Industry experience in direct and/or indirect categories
• Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high-impact strategic sourcing approaches
• Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements
• Identify, design, and implement creative procurement solutions for portfolio companies
• Develop and manage sourcing strategies aligned with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and logistics
• Lead supplier identification, negotiations, and vendor relations
• Create implementation plans to drive changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives
• Conduct analysis as required by project scope

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields

MBA/Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate for Procurement & Sourcing. This role focuses on leading and delivering procurement-focused work streams for private equity clients, including strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and implementation plans.

The candidate will support projects across the PEPI Supply Chain practice, collaborating with Private Equity teams to design and deliver value.