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Location: Düsseldorf or Frankfurt

Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise across Deals, Advisory and Restructuring.

We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors and stakeholders when complex challenges arise and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent and conflict-free, and our commitment to doing the right thing every time sets us apart.

Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly and now operates across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados and Hong Kong. Following the acquisition of Kerkhoff in 2025, Interpath established a strong presence in Germany, bringing together leading expertise in Restructuring, Debt Advisory and Value Creation.

Within our Value Creation practice, the Procurement Consulting team partners with clients to optimise procurement performance, strengthen supply chains, improve working capital and deliver sustainable EBITDA improvements.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement transformation and value creation engagements across multiple industries. You will independently manage project workstreams, guide junior team members and work closely with Managers, Directors and Managing Directors to deliver measurable results for our clients.

This role offers significant client exposure, early leadership opportunities and a clear development path towards Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead individual project workstreams within procurement transformation, cost optimisation and operational improvement engagements.
• Analyse procurement organisations, operating models, sourcing strategies and supply chain processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop fact-based recommendations to improve procurement performance, reduce costs and optimise EBITDA, cash flow, working capital and operational KPIs.
• Conduct spend analyses, supplier assessments, market benchmarking and opportunity assessments using quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract optimisation and supplier performance management.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, steering committee materials and decision papers for senior client stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day communication with client counterparts across Procurement, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Coordinate project activities, monitor timelines, manage risks and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Coach and develop Consultants and Analysts by providing guidance, feedback and day-to-day support.
• Contribute to organisational transformation programmes, post-merger integration and procurement operating model redesign.
• Support proposal development, pitch presentations, thought leadership and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic background, ideally including a Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in procurement consulting, management consulting or strategic procurement within industry.
• Experience delivering procurement transformation, cost reduction, strategic sourcing or value creation projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and procurement excellence.
• Experience leading project workstreams and coordinating small teams in a consulting environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Commercial acumen with a clear understanding of how procurement impacts EBITDA, cash flow, working capital and enterprise value.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence interacting with senior client stakeholders, including Procurement Directors, CFOs, COOs and Supply Chain leaders.
• Experience using eProcurement platforms, P2P systems, spend analytics and data visualisation tools is desirable.
• Excellent presentation, communication and project management skills.
• Initial experience supporting business development activities, proposal writing or client pitches is advantageous.
• Native or business fluent German and English (minimum C1) are required. Additional European languages are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to client locations across Germany, Europe and internationally.

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

Our four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are;

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.

Benefits

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.