Manager, Procurement Consulting (m/f/d)

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Proven consulting toolkit encompassing organisational change management, stakeholder alignment and training.

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Manager, Procurement Consulting Location Dusseldorf or Munich or Frankfurt Company Overview Interpath is an international and fast‑growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisations spanning deals, advisory and restructuring.

Role Purpose As a Manager in the Procurement Consulting team, you will work with experienced colleagues to deliver multi‑stakeholder, international and domestic procurement projects while also raising Interpath’s profile as a premier provider of value‑creation advisory services.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and on‑site teams while assuming responsibility for cost control and implementation outcomes. Well‑developed team leadership and coaching capabilities, particularly in fast‑paced environments, supported by excellent communication and influencing skills.

Willingness to work on client sites across Germany, the EU and internationally. Benefits Interpath offers a competitive and comprehensive reward package, including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors and stakeholders when complex problems arise and critical decisions need to be made. Responsibilities Assess current procurement processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and strategic priorities.

Identify improvement opportunities by analysing bottlenecks, inefficiencies, cost drivers and risks across procurement, logistics, planning and distribution. Design and implement cost‑effective procurement strategies that ensure compliance and have a positive impact on EBITDA, working capital and operational KPIs.

Conduct supplier evaluations, including leading negotiations, managing contracts and benchmarking against best practices to support ongoing supplier performance management.

Manage stakeholders and articulate procurement value to CFO, COO and supply‑chain leadership, and prepare reports, forecasts and spend analyses to inform strategic decision‑making.

Lead or support large‑scale change‑management transformation initiatives, including organisational restructuring, acquisition integration and readiness planning for operational disruptions. Qualifications Strong academic background, including a Master’s or PhD, combined with hands‑on experience in procurement consulting and project management.

Strong commercial understanding with P&L impact and ability to connect procurement to cash, EBITDA, working capital and operational KPIs. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to articulate procurement value to CFO, COO and supply‑chain leadership.

Excellent category knowledge, including category‑specific market dynamics, key suppliers, cost drivers and negotiation levers. Familiarity with e‑procurement/P2P systems, spend analytics tools and data visualisation.

Excellent business development skills, including support for pitch decks and proposal content and upselling/cross‑selling opportunities during delivery. Native or business‑fluent proficiency in German and English (C1) required; additional European languages such as French or Spanish are advantageous.

Learning & Development Interpath provides a broad range of tailored training programmes, on‑the‑job learning and networking opportunities to help employees develop the skills and experience required to progress on their chosen career paths. #J-18808-Ljbffr