Interpath Ltd

Location: DüsseldorforFrankfurt

Interpathisaninternationalandfast-growingadvisorybusinesswithdeepexpertiseacrossDeals,AdvisoryandRestructuring.

Wedelivertangibleresultsforglobalbusinesses,theirinvestorsandstakeholderswhencomplexchallengsariseandcriticaldecisionsneedtobemade. Interpathisagile,independentandconflict-free,andourcommitmenttodoingtherightthingeverytimesetsusapart.

Sinceourfoundationin2021,InterpathhasgrownrapidlyandnowoperatesacrosstheUK,Ireland,France,Germany,Switzerland,Austria,Spain,theBritishVirginIslands,theCaymanIslands,Bermuda,BarbadosandHongKong. FollowingtheacquisitionofKerkhoffin2025,InterpathestablishedastrongpresenceinGermany,bringingtogetherleadingexpertiseinRestructuring,DebtAdvisoryandValueCreation.

Withinour ValueCreation practice,the ProcurementConsulting teampartnerswithclientstooptimiseprocurementperformance,strengthensupplychains,improveworkingcapitalanddeliversustainableEBITDAimprovements.

TheOpportunity

Asan AssistantManager,youwillplayakeyroleindeliveringprocurementtransformationandvaluecreationengagementsacrossmultipleindustries. Youwillindependentlymanageprojectworkstreams,guidejuniorteammembersandworkcloselywithManagers,DirectorsandManagingDirectorstodelivermeasurableresultsforourclients.

Thisroleofferssignificantclientexposure,earlyleadershipopportunitiesandacleardevelopmentpathtowardsManager.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadindividualprojectworkstreamswithinprocurementtransformation,costoptimisationandoperationalimprovementengagements.
• Analyseprocurementorganisations,operatingmodels,sourcingstrategiesandsupplychainprocessestoidentifyimprovementopportunities.
• Developfact-basedrecommendationstoimproveprocurementperformance,reducecostsandoptimiseEBITDA,cashflow,workingcapitalandoperationalKPIs.
• Conductspendanalyses,supplierassessments,marketbenchmarkingandopportunityassessmentsusingquantitativeandqualitativedata.
• Supportstrategicsourcinginitiatives,suppliernegotiations,contractoptimisationandsupplierperformancemanagement.
• Prepareexecutive-readypresentations,steeringcommitteematerialsanddecisionpapersforseniorclientstakeholders.
• Manageday-to-daycommunicationwithclientcounterpartsacrossProcurement,Finance,OperationsandSupplyChain.
• Coordinateprojectactivities,monitortimelines,managerisksandensurehigh-qualitydeliverables.
• CoachanddevelopConsultantsandAnalystsbyprovidingguidance,feedbackandday-to-daysupport.
• Contributetoorganisationaltransformationprogrammes,post-mergerintegrationandprocurementoperatingmodelredesign.
• Supportproposaldevelopment,pitchpresentations,thoughtleadershipandbusinessdevelopmentinitiatives.
• Outstandingacademicbackground,ideallyincludingaMaster'sdegreeinBusinessAdministration,IndustrialEngineering,Economicsorarelateddiscipline.
• Relevantprofessionalexperienceinprocurementconsulting,managementconsultingorstrategicprocurementwithinindustry.
• Experiencedeliveringprocurementtransformation,costreduction,strategicsourcingorvaluecreationprojects.
• Strongunderstandingofprocurementoperatingmodels,categorymanagement,strategicsourcing,supplierrelationshipmanagementandprocurementexcellence.
• Experienceleadingprojectworkstreamsandcoordinatingsmallteamsinaconsultingenvironment.
• Stronganalyticalcapabilitieswiththeabilitytotranslatecomplexdataintoactionablebusinessrecommendations.
• CommercialacumenwithaclearunderstandingofhowprocurementimpactsEBITDA,cashflow,workingcapitalandenterprisevalue.
• Excellentstakeholdermanagementskillsandconfidenceinteractingwithseniorclientstakeholders,includingProcurementDirectors,CFOs,COOsandSupplyChainleaders.
• ExperienceusingeProcurementplatforms,P2Psystems,spendanalyticsanddatavisualisationtoolsisdesirable.
• Excellentpresentation,communicationandprojectmanagementskills.
• Initialexperiencesupportingbusinessdevelopmentactivities,proposalwritingorclientpitchesisadvantageous.
• NativeorbusinessfluentGermanandEnglish(minimumC1)arerequired. AdditionalEuropeanlanguagesareconsideredanadvantage.
• WillingnesstotraveltoclientlocationsacrossGermany,Europeandinternationally.

Inclusion at Interpath

We exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives.

To do that, it’s essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long-term career ambitions. Read more about our Inclusion initiatives; Inclusion - Interpath

Learning & Development

Interpath provide a broad range of tailored training programs, on-the-job learning and networking opportunities help our employees develop the skills and experience required to progress on their chosen career paths.

Values

Do the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular.

All hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork.

Passion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win.

Embrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. We believe that people are equal, but not the same.

At Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.