PEPI: Manager, Supply Chain -- Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

DescriptionAlvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementManager, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)About Alvarez & MarsalAlvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.The TeamA&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving the middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies.Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.Our PEPI Services IncludeSupply ChainTransformation ServicesManufacturing Operations ImprovementInterim ManagementM&A ServicesCFO ServicesA&M’s Supply Chain professionals assist our clients in analyzing each part of the supply chain process including Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, Logistics and Distribution, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning to identify value creation opportunities, develop a roadmap to accelerate those opportunities and assist with driving them to our client’s bottom line. From our thorough fact-based analysis, we assess the state of the supply chain, identify key risks to investment and quantify potential EBITDA improvement plans.The PEPI Supply Chain group is a growing business with high growth projected throughout the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training and exposure to international and domestic business assignments.How You Will ContributeWe are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver project work streams for complex client engagements working closely with Private Equity teams to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies.Managers Lead The Following Types Of Workstreams And May Be Asked To Both Conduct Analysis As Well As Lead Teams To Deliver ResultsGain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilitiesDevelop and implement sourcing strategies to meet growth and financial objectives through effective integration with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logisticsDevelop and manage efforts in sourcing and procurementLead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations and vendor relationsDevelop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives Effectively perform analysis and/or lead teams to conduct analysis depending on project scope.Professional SkillsStrong written, oral, and analytical skillsStrong Excel and PowerPoint skillsStructured project management (time, team and work-stream management)Initiative and driveCritical thinking skillsAbility to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-qualityFlexible and creative thinkingClient relationship buildingExcellent presentation skillsQualifications10 plus years of combined consulting and/or industry operating experiencePreference for industry roles within Sourcing and Procurement functionsPrevious advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm or Big-4 consultancy HIGHLY DESIRABLEMBA preferredExperience working for or with private equity sponsors and portfolio companies.Deep industry expertise in direct mater…

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