Procurement Officer
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Job Description
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS FinanceManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in procurement focus on purchasing processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. These individuals enable the organisation to obtain quality goods and services at the best possible price.Those in goods products and services procurement at PwC will focus on executing managing and optimising purchase processes and some supplier relationship management. You will be responsible for assisting the organisation in obtaining quality goods at the appropriate price driving cost savings and operational efficiency.
Procurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes procedures strategy development implementation/administration of procurement activities optimisation of procurement spend via category management as well as supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations team and spend.
This role is responsible for managing and optimising procurement activities including purchase order (PO) creation PO termination or cancellation and catalogue management. The officer ensures costeffective purchasing and reliable inventory management contributing to the overall reduction of procurement costs under $50k and tracking savings.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Financial:
- Manage the entire lifecycle of purchase orders from creation to termination or cancellation.
- Handle spot buys and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes to secure products and services at competitive prices.
- Develop and maintain procurement catalogues ensuring their integration and alignment with business needs.
- Govern catalogue performance monitoring effectiveness and ensuring compliance with set standards.
- Track savings and manage procurement spend below $50k ensuring cost efficiencies.
- Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to capture and analyse procurement data aligning with financial reporting requirements.
Customer:
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers negotiating terms and managing PO to ensure favourable conditions.
- Support internal stakeholders ensuring their needs are met promptly and efficiently.
Internal Process:
- Develop and maintain processes for catalogue development governance and performance monitoring.
- Ensure the integration of catalogues with other business systems to enhance procurement operations.
- Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve procurement effectiveness.
- Support risk management strategies and processes to mitigate potential procurement risks.
Learning & Growth
- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the teams own knowledge management database
- Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
- Responsible for the continuing professional development of self
- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business building crossfunctional relationships as needed
Education
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration Procurement Supply Chain Logistics or related field required
Language
Fluency in written and spoken English proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
Overall Experience
1 experience in a procurement function
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles
- Knowledge of implementing cost improvements
- Strong liaison skills with the ability to maintain geographical relationships
- Ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with coworkers
- Knowledge of the tender evaluation process
- Ability to adhere to and implement corporate procurement policies
- Negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors
- Strong ability to collaborate across functions
- Strong customer service orientation
- Organisation thoroughness eye for detail time management skills and proactivity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ethical Conduct
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 Business Analysis Business Requirements Analysis Commercial Transactions Communication Contract Dispute Resolution Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Management Contract Negotiation Contractual Agreements Contractual Compliance Monitoring Contractual Risk Management Cost Analysis Cost Management Customer Liaison Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Indirect Sourcing Industry Trend Analysis Intellectual Curiosity Optimism Procurement 21 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Government Clearance Required
Job Posting End Date
May 20 2025Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
