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 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 Team
The procurement team is an integral part of the PEPI practice and helps A&M provide a world‑class pre‑deal diligence, post‑deal value creation strategy and savings implementation service for our clients across all industry sectors.
We are looking for experienced procurement practitioners with a strong background in strategic sourcing and value delivery in either corporate or private equity environments. Experience in pre‑deal diligence would be desirable.
As a Senior Associate / Director (m/f/d) in the PEPI Procurement team, you will concentrate on supporting the wider PEPI team on undertaking pre‑deal diligence (both buy and sell side) and savings delivery.
How you will contribute
* Oversee the procurement elements of wider buy and sell side pre‑deal diligence: summarizing the procurement opportunity, benefit range and levers, providing the analytical pathway and evidence to support the findings.
* Manage the implementation of post‑deal savings delivery projects: building sourcing strategies, executing delivery and signing off savings.
* Be a key part of the PEPI procurement team: manage and deliver projects, participate in new business development, develop junior members of the team, engage with the GCC to build a world‑class technical, analytical and research service to support the delivery team.
Qualifications
* A degree from an accredited university (procurement‑specific related certifications are of interest).
* Extensive working experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a track record of managing complex procurement programs. Experience in some or all of the following sectors would be desirable: industrials / manufacturing, chemicals / process industries, IT & technology services, healthcare and CRG.
* Sourcing experience in a selection of categories: metals, packaging, chemicals, manufacturing services, food products, logistics, CDMO and IT would be especially desirable.
* A specific understanding of the key cost drivers and savings levers pertaining to the categories including such insights as global supply options and routes to value.
* Data analysis – assimilated large volumes of often unstructured data and built relevant insights and hypotheses.
* Preparing for and executing supplier negotiations.
* Experience in building logical, fact‑based documents (such as sourcing strategies, value creation plans and savings implementation plans).
* Confident in engaging with senior client stakeholders and presenting.
* Evidence of the process of selling consulting services would be desirable.
* Fluency in German and English is essential; additional European language skills are more than welcome.
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your 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.
We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.
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