Senior Consultant Strategic Cost and Procurement Transformation

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds People who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day Then youre at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

PwC Advisory is a network of multiple possibilities - where you want to make an impact is always up to you. Under the expert stewardship of our Advisory experts youll delve into the inner workings of companies to find the best solutions for any challenge they might have. From the excitement of deals to the complexities of consulting and the fascinating realm of risks and threats in forensics youll help clients nurture trust and maintain their evolutionary edge today and into the future. Now thats making a difference.

What youll learn and do

Within PwC Consulting we help clients create value for stakeholders by determining and safeguarding an organisations optimal position combat and resolve crises and improve core processes. PwC Consulting has a strong Supply Chain Management (SCM) practice and is SCM market leader in BeNeLux with a broad range of capabilities including Sourcing and Procurement.

As a Senior Consultant - Operations within PwC Management Consulting you will:

• Work with clients to (re)define the vision and strategy for their supply chains (including Sourcing and Procurement) in line with their overall business strategy.

• Leverage best practices and PwC benchmarks to identify process and organisation improvement opportunities.

• Design processes organisations and operating models enabling our clients to achieve best practice value and efficiency levels.

• Work with client resources to learn and understand their organisation operations and requirements assuring a tailored approach and solutions.

• Analyse the impact of the changes on client operations and develop a change management approach enabling a successful implementation and sustained results.

• Assess strategic sourcing value potential based on spend / category analysis and past PwC experience.

• Apply PwCs strategic sourcing methodology to assess negotiate with and contract new suppliers optimising clients total cost of ownership.

• Carry out category strategy development contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.

• Work on a variety of projects along the supply chain improving business performance and sustainability

• Work on large transformation projects for global clients.

Who you are what youre like

• Masters in Economics Engineering Business administration Sciences or comparable by experience.

• 2 to 6 years of professional experience in a Supply Chain / Operations role with preferred experience in Sourcing and Procurement as a consultant (procurement) specialist buyer category manager or project manager.

• Ability to combine technical / specialist knowledge with business consulting skills to work directly with management and employees of diverse clients.

• Client-centric consulting mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong project management presentation and communication skills.

• Fluent in English and Dutch and/or French.

• Flexibility to work in different environments and to easily acquire new skills and expertise.

• You love both working in teams as well as independently in a fast-changing international environment and youre determined to help us grow our business by developing market-relevant expertise and solutions.

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something were proud of. Heres a sneak peek at what life at PwC looks like:

• Flexible work patterns: Achieve the perfect balance between office and home life with our flexible hybrid work arrangements and family-friendly schemes.

• Lifelong learning: Grow with us! Take advantage of our diverse training opportunities and exciting career pathways to explore new disciplines and expertise.

• Flexible rewards: Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle with our customizable rewards plan.

• Sustainable mobility: Choose eco-friendly mobility options from our soon-to-be fully electrified fleet to public transport shared cars ebikes and more.

• Inclusive culture: Thrive in a diverse inclusive workplace that values and celebrates every individuals contributions.

• Wellbeing focus: Enjoy a positive environment with our comprehensive wellbeing programs engaging sports communities and confidential support for all your professional and personal challenges.

• Global network: Expand your horizons with opportunities to work abroad and tap into extensive industry expertise within the PwC network.

Lets build something great together. What are you waiting for

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

At PwC we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees regardless of race religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our people clients and communities. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Additionally we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

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Travel Requirements

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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

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