Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Associate

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) seeks an Associate for Procurement & Sourcing in the United States. You will lead sourcing initiatives, analyze procurement operations, and collaborate with PE/portfolio teams to drive EBITDA improvement.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional project management. This position requires 2–4+ years in consulting or industry, with a preference for advisory experience from top firms or Big-4,

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of consulting or industry experience
• Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
• MBA/Master’s degree preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements
• Understand client procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with growth and financial objectives
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations and vendor relations
• Develop implementation plans to drive changes in procurement and sourcing
• Conduct analysis based on project scope

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Client relations

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) seeks an Associate for Procurement & Sourcing in the United States. You will lead sourcing initiatives, analyze procurement operations, and collaborate with PE/portfolio teams to drive EBITDA improvement.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional project management. This position requires 2–4+ years in consulting or industry, with a preference for advisory experience from top firms or Big-4,