Allison Earnest

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About Allison Earnest

As a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, I bring nearly 20 years of experience in Transformation, Supply Chain and Procurement Operations, Change Management, and Interim Leadership. I implement sustainable process and organizational improvements, building and leading cross-functional programs for global Fortune 50 and 500 companies, as well as mid-and large-cap Private Equity clients in diverse verticals including Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Technology, Food & Beverage, and Construction, through the entire lifecycle of investments. My expertise lies in program management and source-to-implement projects, executing operational improvement initiatives, including process design, supply risk mitigation, category efficiencies, cost optimization, and savings tracking. Notable engagements include overseeing procurement process improvement and strategic sourcing for a $500 million global shipbuilder, resulting in over $10 million in cost reductions; internal PMO stand-up responsible for cost and program management driving the transformation of a $2B consumer goods company; and contract novation for a bankruptcy carveout, enabling Day 1 operational continuity for a network of surgical centers.Before joining A&M, I managed client sourcing programs with Accenture's Business Process Outsourcing group, focusing on global strategic sourcing programs and transformation design. Earlier, with Ariba's Spend Management Services, I delivered accelerated savings implementation and multi-year transformations.My track record of achieving tangible results underscores my commitment to driving value and operational excellence in the private equity sector. Specializations: Strategic Sourcing Optimization | Procurement Process Improvement | Category Efficiency Identification | Transformation Project Management | Sustainable Organizational Improvements | Program Management ExpertiseFor more detailed information about my experience, please visit my company bio at