Assistant Manager, Procurement Consulting (m/f/d)

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…