Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Associate for PE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) 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) practice in San Francisco. You will lead sourcing initiatives, analyze procurement processes, and collaborate with PE teams to improve portfolio companies’ financial results.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in consulting or industry roles with direct/indirect category experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a BA/BS in business or related fields. MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields required
• MBA/Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles
• 2–4+ years of consulting or industry experience in procurement or sourcing preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver procurement and sourcing workstreams for PE portfolio companies
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with growth and financial objectives
• Identify, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor relationships
• Develop implementation plans to drive changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives
• Conduct analysis and provide actionable insights for project scope

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Client relationships

Education

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

MBA/Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate in Procurement & Sourcing within its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice in San Francisco. You will lead sourcing initiatives, analyze procurement processes, and collaborate with PE teams to improve portfolio companies’ financial results.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years in consulting or industry roles with direct/indirect category experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a BA/BS in business or related fields. MBA is a plus.