Strategic Sourcing Senior Associate – Private Equity Projects

Alvarez & Marsal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to join our Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. You will lead project work streams, design and implement strategic sourcing initiatives, and work with private equity teams across the U.S. locations.

The role requires 4–7+ years in consulting or industry, MBA preferred, and up to 80% travel. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $170,000 plus bonus, with comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of consulting or industry experience.
• Prior advisory experience at a top‑tier strategy firm or Big‑4 consultancy (required).
• Preference for roles within sourcing and procurement functions.
• Industry experience in direct and/or indirect categories.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience managing direct and/or indirect categories.
• Track record of leading sustainable, high‑impact strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Design of end‑to‑end procurement strategies.
• Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with growth and financial goals, integrating forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics.
• Lead supplier identification, approval, contract and pricing negotiations, and vendor relations.
• Develop implementation plans to drive procurement and sourcing initiatives.
• Conduct analysis as required by the scope of projects.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Client relationship building

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Initiative and drive

Time-pressure delivery

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing to join our Private Equity Performance Improvement practice. You will lead project work streams, design and implement strategic sourcing initiatives, and work with private equity teams across the U.S. locations.

The role requires 4–7+ years in consulting or industry, MBA preferred, and up to 80% travel. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $170,000 plus bonus, with comprehensive healthcare and 401(k) plans.