Senior Supply Chain & Sourcing Leader for Private Equity

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead and deliver procurement optimization engagements for private equity clients across the U.S. You will design and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive end-to-end procurement transformations.

The role requires deep direct-material expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 80% to support portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experience.
• Preference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functions.
• Experience with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.
• Deep industry expertise in direct materials (steel, resin, chemicals, packaging, etc.).
• Experience consulting at a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 – highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of a client’s procurement organization and sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Develop and manage sourcing and procurement efforts.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contracting, pricing negotiations and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive procurement and sourcing changes.
• Perform analysis or lead teams to conduct analysis as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Structured project management

Initiative and drive

Critical thinking

Client relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

Flexibility to travel

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Manager, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to lead and deliver procurement optimization engagements for private equity clients across the U.S. You will design and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive end-to-end procurement transformations.

The role requires deep direct-material expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 80% to support portfolio companies.