Procurement

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Location: This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia

Operate across PwC Australia influencing at senior levels

Influence and promote change and be a passionate team player inspiring excellence coaching for extraordinary results and tangible benefits.

Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role

Our Procurement team is expanding and were looking for a Procurement Commercial Manager to join our vast community of solvers. This role is open for Senior Associate - Senior Manager level. The Procurement team brings our purpose to life by being supplier engagement role models for the firm through strategic and agile procurement. We live our purpose and values leveraging our differences and expertise when it comes to developing and implementing sourcing strategies supplier relationship management programs and driving supplier governance and reporting activities. We identify mitigate and escalate commercial risks and align with the firms social impact goals.

Youll help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

Commercial management from strategy development to execution

Independently managing complex procurement projects

Significant business commercial and financial acumen

Leading successful commercial negotiations with evidence of applied innovative thinking persuasiveness and negotiating skills and strategic negotiation planning

Cross- functional stakeholder management skills at a senior level with experience in rapidly building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Managing commercial procurement processes to drive outcomes for customers and stakeholders. A customer and employee perspective is essential.

In our Procurement team your impact will be seen by:

Managing and delivering outcomes for the respective category responsibilities

Conducting detailed contract reviews and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards

Driving and supporting transformation within the procurement commercial team to support future business growth

Performing Excel analysis to support data-driven strategy decision-making and reporting

Supporting the business with an increasing spend portfolio of approx. $500m across functional business categories including IT Professional Services and other business services

Communicating strategies and recommendations to senior leaders within the business and developing and delivering compelling PowerPoint presentations tailored for executive audiences

Delivering against key measures including savings targets and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) goals with a focus on addressing NetZero and our Reconciliation Action Plan objectives

Developing and maintaining key internal relationships to ensure category planning appropriately addresses the businesses requirements.

Providing leading practice procurement advice to the business

Managing the end-to-end procurement sourcing process for key internal clients including market analysis RFx Balance of Trade and supplier management where required and negotiating with suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle

Developing and maintaining key supplier relationships ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Establishing supply agreements utilising best practice strategic sourcing principles to ensure the organisation leverages its overall purchasing power.

More About You

Experience in working effectively within a matrix style organisation including at global level

Proactively takes ownership and acts with integrity to deliver required results

Outstanding cross-functional stakeholder management working across organisational structures

Innovative thinking and a broad knowledge and commercial aptitude to contribute ideas on all aspects of the organisation with the gravitas to influence at the most senior levels

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas simply and to all levels and audiences within the business

Exceptional presentation skills with experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to rapidly build relationships with key stakeholders.

A passion for their team evidence of supportive behaviour towards team members and to help them deliver extraordinary results

A pragmatic approachable and supportive engagement style; proven ability to work with senior leaders to meet agreed outcomes

Academic / professional qualifications

Recognised tertiary qualification(s) in a finance business or commercial discipline

Key Relationships Internal

Procurement Director

Head of Commercial (procurement)

Head of Risk and Operations (procurement)

Head of Transformation (procurement)

Leadership Teams of Enabling Functions and Lines of Service

Procurement Risk and Operations team

Transformation teams

Functional teams

Program SponsorsSteering Committees and Working Groups

Finance Directors

Key Relationships External

Strategic partners

Suppliers

External thought leaders

About PwC

At PwC we are a human-led tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

Thats where our people come in. Whether youre just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here youll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Your benefits

Flexible working arrangements for how where and when you work ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients

More opportunities to connect with loved ones with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations

Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships

World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career

Strong mentors meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities

Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. Thats why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process please let us know.

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 Business Analysis Business Requirements Analysis Coaching and Feedback 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 Creativity Customer Liaison Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Indirect Sourcing 31 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Yes

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

July 31 2025