Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In sourcing and procurement at PwC, you will focus on optimising sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience. You will work closely with clients to analyse sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

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Job Summary -

A career in Managed Services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, procurement and sourcing and service operations to drive both growth and profitability.  

The Sourcing and Procurement team, within Managed Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their Sourcing and Procurement capabilities to become a source of value and competitive advantages. We focus on category management, strategic sourcing, procurement transformation enabled by technology, and procurement on demand managed services to drive innovation, cost reduction, and supply resiliency. 

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: 

Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.

Share and collaborate effectively with others.

Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

Handle, manipulate and analyze data and information responsibly.

Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.

Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.

Build and maintainan internal and external network.

Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *:

Bachelor’s Degree

Degree Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree

Required Field(s) of Study (BQ):

Computer Science, Data Analytics, Accounting

Preferred Field(s) of Study:

Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) *:

4-8 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement Services

Certification(s) Preferred:

Any Procurement related certification (good to have)

Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ):

Deep knowledge of sourcing practices, spend levers, sourcing principles i.e: multiple stages of RFx (RFx creation, negotiation guides, pricing/costing analysis etc.)

Experience in design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design, development and analysis, and Supplier Negotiation strategy 

Understanding of Spend Analysis, Category savings assessment, and Procurement Diagnostics 

Contract Management (Working through multiple business stakeholders to take a contract from start to finish, managing contract renewals proactively, quick supplier negotiations)  
Supplier Management (Conducting QBRs, managing supplier performance, etc.) 
A strong understanding of procurement operations and/or understanding of procurement outsourcing operating model 
Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba etc. 
Understanding of fundamental principles of P2P including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processing 

Ability to structure and execute procurement transformation workstreams

Experience with digital tools for procurement analytics and supplier management

Understanding of multiple project workstreams and guiding junior team members

Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets, generate insights, and create clear reports.

Proficiency in using data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to communicate key procurement metrics and KPIs.

Experience in data-driven decision making and translating data insights into actionable strategies.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formula.

Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to create impactful presentations for senior stakeholders.

Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint for seamless collaboration and document management.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills *:

Demonstrates some level of abilities and/or a proven record of success as follows:

Experience in managing complex, high-value, or high-risk categories such as IT, logistics, and construction, with a focus on driving sustainable value capture.

Ability to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and long-term supplier partnerships within complex categories.

Secondary Knowledge (good to have)

Operating Model Design 
Procurement Process Design
Third Party Lifecycle Management 
Supplier Risk Management 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Communication, Complex Procurement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Compliance Monitoring, Coupa Software, Creativity, Demand Management, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, E-Procurement, Financial Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Procurement, Procurement Process Improvement {+ 19 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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