Procurement & Sourcing Associate — Private Equity Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing to lead and support complex client engagements for PE portfolio companies, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization. The role requires 2-4+ years of consulting or industry experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Willingness to travel up to 80% is expected; salary and discretionary bonus are offered, along

Qualifications

• 2-4 plus years of consulting or industry experience.
• Experience with direct and/or indirect categories in procurement/sourcing.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with forecasting and planning.
• Manage sourcing and procurement initiatives across projects.
• Lead supplier identification, negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Create implementation plans to drive procurement changes and drive results.
• Conduct analysis as required by project scope.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Initiative

Critical thinking

Time management

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Economics/ Finance

MBA/Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing to lead and support complex client engagements for PE portfolio companies, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization. The role requires 2-4+ years of consulting or industry experience, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), and strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Willingness to travel up to 80% is expected; salary and discretionary bonus are offered, along