BOS- Procurement on Demand (PoD)- Sourcing + Negotiations + Prior consulting â Senior Associate - Consult
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Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Managed ServicesManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob 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 isnt 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 Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
JD -Procurement on Demand (PoD)- Senior Associate - Consult
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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 youll 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 maintain an internal and external network.
Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
Uphold the firms code of ethics and business conduct.
Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *:
Bachelors Degree
Degree Preferred:
Bachelors 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 year of experience in Sourcing and Procurement Services
Certification(s) Preferred:
Any Procurement related certification (good to have)
Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ):
Ability to break down complex business problems into manageable components.
Strong critical thinking and hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach with a proven track record in applying frameworks
Core consulting skills with the ability to manage clients and internal stakeholders
Awareness of consulting business frameworks and experience with project proposal development
Deep knowledge of sourcing practices spend levers sourcing principles i.e: multiple stages of RFx (RFx creation negotiation guides pricing/costing analysis etc.)
Expertise in design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design development and analysisand 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:
Prior experience in a consulting environment
Hands-on experience in streamlining procurement processes improving efficiency and implementing best practices in procurement operations.
Ability to lead procurement transformation initiatives leveraging technology to enhance procurement processes.
Familiarity with both direct and indirect category strategies
SecondaryKnowledge (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 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
