Associate (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services - Procurement

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal  

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

The Team  

Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) as one of A&M’s core competencies advise clients in improving profitability targets and leading clients out of strategic and operational crisis situations in a sustainable manner. The EMEA Team focuses on delivering top- and bottom-line impact across e.g. aerospace & defense, automotive, industrial products, chemicals, and energy. Our team combines industry expertise with strategic insight, advising or stepping into interim leadership roles to implement performance improvements that stick.

As part of the CTS team, the Associate (m/f/d) with Procurement focus helps clients in various industries, optimize their purchasing/SCM organization and thus make a significant contribution to the positive economic development of the clients. A&M’s Procurement specialists not only advise but also negotiate directly with suppliers to strip out significant costs. 

How you will contribute

• Conception and implementation of performance improvement measures in the production, engineering, maintenance, SCM, purchasing and logistics areas of the client
• Optimization of value chains involving interdisciplinary teams
• Supporting clients in the context of international transformation and turnaround projects
• International projects focused on strategy, corporate structure or company-wide efficiency improvements 

Qualifications

• An excellent university degree and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in a leading international strategy or management consultancy
• Additional industry experience is a plus
• Ability to drive change management, facilitation, negotiation, and manage supplier relationships effectively
• Data analysis (turning raw data into business insights and intelligence)
• Robust financial experience and analytical rigor
• Business fluency in German and English is essential

Your journey at A&M  

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.