Manager, Game & Auction Theory and Negotiation Management Consulting (m/f/d)

About the role

Manager, Game & Auction Theory and Negotiation Management Consulting (m/f/d) Interpath Dusseldorf or Munich or Frankfurt or Berlin Interpath is an international and fast-growing advisory business with deep expertise in a broad range of specialisms spanning deals, advisory and restructuring. We deliver tangible results for global businesses, their investors, and stakeholders when complex problems arise, and critical decisions need to be made. Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what's right, every time, sets us apart. Our diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, and Hong Kong. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world's leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint. Interpath entered the German market in January 2025 via its acquisition of the award-winning consulting specialist Kerkhoff. This role creates a rare opportunity to join a highly respected team with a strong reputation and the backing of a fast-growing Private Equity-supported business. Our German practice is led by a group of seasoned Managing Directors who specialise in delivering advisory services across Restructuring, Debt Advisory and Value Creation. Kerkhoff with its strong focus on Procurement and Supply Chain Management has been fully integrated into Interpath as a Centre of Excellence within the "Value Creation" service line. At Interpath, our Advanced Negotiation team is part of our Value Creation service line and improving our client's results is our passion. Our consulting teams utilise their expertise in game and auction theory in order to optimise our Client's negotiation strategies & outcomes leading to reduced costs and improved supplier relationships. As a Manager in the Advanced Negotiation team, you will work with experienced colleagues to deliver multi-stakeholder, international and domestic projects while also raising the profile of Interpath as a premier provider of Value Creation advisory services. Responsibilities will include; Managing several client projects simultaneously with responsibility for costs and results Executing and implementing game-theoretical negotiation projects (including monopoly negotiations or competitive tendering) Conducting complex negotiations & create supporting documentation such as data analyses, strategy derivation, visualization and presentations Identifying and achieving significant cost savings by developing creative solutions resulting in a positive impact on EBITDA, working capital & operational KPIs Managing stakeholder engagement & communication throughout projects Leading on the latest scientific methods and pursuing the goal of promoting game-theoretical understanding among our clients Supporting business development initiatives, working closely with Managing Directors on pitch documents & thought leadership Strong academic background (Bachelor's/Master's/PhD) ideally with a focus on game/auction theory, market/mechanism design, or industrial economics Previous professional experience in the areas of applied game theory, mechanism design, auction and negotiation theory, in addition to behavioural economics ideally in a Consulting firm, in-house consulting, or relevant experience in project management Proven consulting tool kit including financial analysis and stakeholder management including presentation preparation and delivery Well-developed team management and coaching skills in often urgent situations combined with excellent communication and influencing skills Demonstrated professional experience in procurement either in consulting or within an industry procurement function Strong understanding of how industrial procurement organisations operate (including procurement processes, methods, tools and organisational structures Native or business fluent German & English (C1) is essential. Additional European languages including French or Spanish are advantageous Open to working on client site both within Germany, across the EU and internationally Willingness to work on‑site at the client's premises and to collaborate in close alignment with client teams to ensure effective and seamless project execution Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365, (Excel and PowerPoint) in addition to knowledge of ERP/SAP & project management tools 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