Director (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 & defence, 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 Director (m/f/d) with Procurement focushelps 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

As Director (m/f/d), Corporate Transformation Services - Procurement you will:

• Lead (large-scale) transformation, restructuring and performance improvement initiatives
• Drive complex procurement and supply chain projects from initial assessment through to implementation, often under high pressure or tight deadlines
• Work with CEOs, board members and senior management to set priorities, stabilise performance and drive company-wide improvements
• Carry out sourcing, tendering, negotiations, contract award and service implementation, working directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identify and implement strategic sourcing opportunities to ensure that key strategic suppliers and partners are utilised and well managed, and that best practices are applied
• Act as a trusted adviser and, where necessary, take on leadership responsibilities on an interim basis

Qualifications

• An excellent university degree and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• +8 years of professional experience, including years in a global top-tier restructuring, strategy or management consulting firm
• Having practical industry leadership experience beyond consultancy is regarded as a valuable asset
• Demonstrated history of achievement within a consulting firm, showcasing a dedication to professional growth and excellence
• Extensive working experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a track record of managing complex procurement programs
• 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
• Preparing for and executing supplier negotiations
• Entrepreneurial and impact-driven mindset
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and German at native/business level

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.