Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Associate

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing for open US locations. You will lead project streams, analyze supplier markets, and develop strategic sourcing plans to improve EBITDA for portfolio companies.

The role emphasizes hands-on sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with PE teams. Travel up to 80% is required; a strong consulting or industry background is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ 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
• Experience managing direct and/or indirect categories
• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
• MBA/Master’s degree preferred
• Experience managing 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
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements.
• Analyze client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet growth and financial objectives.
• Lead supplier identification, 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Client relationship building

Initiative and drive

Flexibility

Education

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

MBA/Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing for open US locations. You will lead project streams, analyze supplier markets, and develop strategic sourcing plans to improve EBITDA for portfolio companies.

The role emphasizes hands-on sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with PE teams. Travel up to 80% is required; a strong consulting or industry background is essential.