Senior Associate BSCO Sourcing & Procurement Value Capture

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Job Description & Summary

Sourcing & Procurement Modernization (Value Capture) Senior Associate

Specialty/Competency: Operations & Supply Chain Solutions (Sourcing & Procurement Modernization)

Location: AC Bangalore
Time Type: Full-time

About PwC

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Job Summary

A career in our Sourcing & Procurement Modernization practice offers the opportunity to help clients optimize procurement strategies through sourcing transformation spend analysis and cost reduction initiatives. As a Senior Associate you will lead workstreams to drive improvements in sourcing supplier management and procurement efficiency using data-driven methodologies to capture value and enable organizational transformation.

Specializing in unlocking value for clients through innovative strategy operational excellence and data-driven insights. We work across industries to help businesses optimize their cost structures enhance profitability and design operating models that drive sustainable competitive advantage.

PwCs global leadership development framework provides a structured path for career progression and skill development.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage collaboration and proactively contribute to team discussions.
• Apply critical thinking to complex procurement challenges and strategic decision-making.
• Leverage data and industry trends to extract insights for sourcing strategy.
• Provide clear and structured communication to stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain adaptability in working across various business environments and supply chain models.
• Uphold PwCs commitment to ethics and business conduct.

Additional Responsibilities

Team and Client Management

• Lead procurement project delivery and ensure execution against KPIs.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing methodologies to drive value.
• Act as a key liaison between stakeholders suppliers and procurement teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process efficiencies and procurement optimizations.
• Lead client discussions and drive influence through actionable insights.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead should-cost modeling and support Make vs. Buy strategy development.
• Execute value engineering strategies to optimize product design and cost structures.
• Implement sourcing strategies through:
  • Managing major sourcing events
  • Leading supplier qualification and negotiations
  • Structuring and executing contracting agreements
  • Overseeing supply ramp-up and supplier transitions
• Provide category management expertise across various direct and indirect categories
• Design and implement supplier management frameworks including supplier performance relationships and risk management programs.

Process Efficiency and Innovation

• Perform procurement diagnostics to assess current-state maturity process gaps and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with the clients strategic vision
• Develop and streamline end-to-end procurement processes; design and implement procurement operating models aligned with clients business objectives
• Support clients in establishing large-scale Procurement Centers of Excellence (COEs)
• Contribute to procurement modernization initiatives leveraging analytics automation and digital tools.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying informed of the latest industry trends and emerging procurement methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Full-time masters degree/equivalent is a must. MBA in Operations Strategy preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement category management or sourcing strategy.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing procurement analytics and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations influence stakeholders and drive cost savings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and procurement analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital procurement platforms (SAP Ariba Coupa etc.).
• Strong leadership communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI SQL Python).

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on high-impact consulting engagements across diverse industries and help clients achieve measurable improvements.
• Intellectually Stimulating Environment: A fast-paced intellectually stimulating environment where your ideas shape real-world business transformations.
• Career Growth: Clear path for career progression and mentorship from senior leaders in the consulting space.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Innovative Culture: A culture that values innovation collaboration and data-driven decision-making offering you the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team.

How to Apply

If youre ready to drive real value in a collaborative fast-paced environment wed love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to email/contact details.

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.

• Full-time masters degree/equivalent is a must. MBA in Operations Strategy preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement category management or sourcing strategy.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing procurement analytics and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations influence stakeholders and drive cost savings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and procurement analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital procurement platforms (SAP Ariba Coupa etc.).
• Strong leadership communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI SQL Python).

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on high-impact consulting engagements across diverse industries and help clients achieve measurable improvements.
• Intellectually Stimulating Environment: A fast-paced intellectually stimulating environment where your ideas shape real-world business transformations.
• Career Growth: Clear path for career progression and mentorship from senior leaders in the consulting space.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Innovative Culture: A culture that values innovation collaboration and data-driven decision-making offering you the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team.

How to Apply

If youre ready to drive real value in a collaborative fast-paced environment wed love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to email/contact details.

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.

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