Director (M/F/d) - Procurement - Germany - Duesseldorf, Deutschland - Alvarez and Marsal

Alvarez and Marsal

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Duesseldorf, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is demonstrably differentiated to address the most complex business problems and deliver dramatic and sustainable business performance improvements. Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to A&M when conventional approaches are not enough to make change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services. With almost 7000 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry veterans, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth. Working either in an advisory capacity or taking the reins in an interim C-Suite role, the Corporate Transformation Services team comprises a group of truly outstanding senior industry and other specialists providing corporate clients with solutions to complex business issues.*****
The Team

A&M's Procurement
specialists not only advise but also negotiate directly with suppliers to strip out significant costs. These unique Procurement services are in high demand across Europe delivering the quickest results and giving the best returns for our clients. Reporting to and, working closely with, the European Business Unit head for Supply Chain and Procurement, the successful appointee will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the build out of the profile and reputation of the Firm, specifically in the key Procurement function.

The Role
As a

Director (M/F/d) - Procurement - Germany,

You will be responsible for managing and delivering projects, helping to win new business, and developing more junior members of the team.

The Qualifications

The successful appointee (M/F/d) will reflect the operational distinctiveness that is A&M; a business savvy, solution focused business entrepreneur who is addicted to having an impact, determined to make a difference and not afraid to challenge the status-quo.

You are a high-energy individual with excellent financial skills and a track record of success. You may bring a mix of advisory experience, either from a top tier strategy firm or leading specialist consultancy but must be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of a particular product category (e.g. metals) gained through industry experience and direct negotiation with a range of suppliers.

Managing complex procurement programmes
A specific range of category expertise
A specific understanding of the key attributes of the category as well as Global supply options, routes to value and other related cost topics
Change management
Influencing, engaging and advising various stakeholders across the business (from senior executives down)
Facilitation, negotiation and supplier management
Data analysis (turning raw data into business insights and intelligence)
Technological knowhow including processing of category products, (e.g. metals pressing, forming, finishing etc)
Several years experience, with the above outlined expertise in the UK and Europe / Global
Experience and consequently a good network across the procurement industry
Clear determination to deliver the latest thinking in procurement solutions within a highly competitive advisory marketplace
Robust financial experience and analytical rigor
A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university (Procurement specific related certifications are of interest)

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Fluency in German and English** is essential, additional European language skills are more than welcome.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Director Talent Acquisition, David Beger,