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

Senior Associate, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving client problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact 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—make our people love working at A&M. The Team A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, serves middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms that have engaged A&M to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. Professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote deep functional skills and expertise and maximize our ability to tailor solutions to client business issues. Our PEPI services include Supply Chain Transformation Services Manufacturing Operations Improvement Interim Management M&A Services CFO Services How You Will Contribute We are seeking individuals who 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 portfolio companies. Responsibilities Gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s procurement organization and strategic sourcing capabilities. Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that meet growth and financial objectives through effective integration with forecasting, demand/supply planning, inventory management, and distribution & logistics. Assist in developing and managing efforts in sourcing and procurement. Lead supplier identification, approval, contract/pricing negotiations, and vendor relations. Develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement and sourcing initiatives. Conduct analysis depending on project scope. Professional skills Strong written, oral, and analytical skills. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. Structured project management (time, team, and work‑stream management). Initiative and drive. Critical thinking skills. Ability to deliver time‑pressured projects on‑time and on‑quality. Flexible and creative thinking. Client relationship building. Excellent presentation skills. Qualifications 4–7+ years of consulting or industry experience. Previous advisory experience from a top‑tier strategy firm or Big‑4 consultancy (required). Preference for industry roles within sourcing and procurement functions. Industry experience in direct and/or indirect categories. MBA preferred. Experience managing direct and/or indirect categories. Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable high‑impact strategic sourcing approaches. Exemplary experience designing end‑to‑end procurement strategies. Excellent fact‑gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis. Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time. Your Journey at A&M We prioritize an employee experience that fosters professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. The salary range is $100,000–$170,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Full‑time Positions and Part‑time Positions Over 30 Hours Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions. Employees are also eligible for paid time off, vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave. Benefits programs are described on our website. Culture & Values At Alvarez & Marsal, our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything we do, shaping a culture rooted in entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. Equal Opportunity Employer Alvarez & Marsal provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms without discrimination on any protected characteristic. 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