Procurement & Sourcing Associate, PEPI Strategy

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing within its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) team. This role supports complex client engagements for middle market to large-cap PE firms, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement transformations.

The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years in consulting or industry, with experience from a top-tier firm or Big-4 advisory.

Qualifications

• 2-4 plus years of consulting or industry experience.
• Experience in advisory from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 REQUIRED.
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements with Private Equity teams.
• Assist in developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with growth and financial objectives.
• Assist in developing and managing 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.
• Conduct analysis depending on project scope.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Structured project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Initiative and drive

Flexibility

Education

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

MBA/Master’s degree

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing within its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) team. This role supports complex client engagements for middle market to large-cap PE firms, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement transformations.

The ideal candidate has 2-4+ years in consulting or industry, with experience from a top-tier firm or Big-4 advisory.