Manager, PI

Location: Gurugram, India

Date Posted: Oct 8, 2025

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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.

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The Team

Our Performance Improvement team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering –

Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programmes

Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation

Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance

How will you contribute?

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Senior Associate, Procurement with a proven track record in performance improvement. This role combines operational and commercial skills to support the performance improvement team in various procurement and supply chain engagements. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing (both direct and indirect categories), spend assessment and analysis, contract and vendor management. The role will also involve other performance improvement initiatives such as cost optimization and transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support performance improvement projects across procurement and supply chain domains.
• Execute end-to-end procurement processes, including strategic sourcing for direct and indirect categories.
• Conduct spend assessments and analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance and value.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including cost optimization andtransformation programs.
• Collaborate with A&M global Partners/Managing Directors across APAC, EMEA, and theAmericas to develop and implement distinctive solutions and go-to-market propositions.
• Contribute to the growth of the procurement function by driving significant performance improvements and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in performance improvement, with a focus on procurement.
• MBA or master's in supply chain and Operations from a top-tier institute.
• Experience working with a Big 4 or Big 3 consulting firm, delivering procurement transformation and sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

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 favourite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can 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 the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. .

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.