S& Value Creation- Operations – Manager Procurement

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

About the role

Join PwCs Strategy&Procurement teamto unlockvaluethrough cost transformation improvesupply chainresilience anddeliver rapid measurable value through best-in-class procurement experts within ourfieldwe helpclients move procurement from efficient enabler to a true source of competitive advantagecombining category excellence digital enablement and execution at pace. Our work couples pragmatic cash release and workingcapital improvement with sustainable performance gains that stick.

As part of the broaderDeals Business Unit and theS& Operations teamwhichcomprisesthespecialist Working Capital Supply Chain & Procurement business unit ourexpertiseis both broad and deepprovidingtrue partnership in this bring proven strategic and operationalexpertisetoidentifyand enable value levers corroborated by deep sector-specific knowledge. We createrealiseand protect value for you; enabling faster growth strategic refocus resilience and a competitive edge; be it through transactions or business optimisation.

The unrivalled strength and depth of our c.800 strong multi-disciplinary team in the UK combined with the scale of PwCs global transformation platform provides an unmatched offering focused on executable value creation. Our alliances with global tech giants allow us to combine that depth and breadth of experience with the latest inGenAI and complementary technologies to deliver accelerated change.

What your days will look like:

• Lead category management
  Build and execute multiyear category strategies: baseline demand and spend use market intelligence segment suppliers define value levers and roadmaps and embed risk/performance frameworks.

• Ownend to endsourcing delivery
  Stand up and run RFx/esourcingevents lead negotiations oversee commercial/contract terms with Legal and manage supplier onboarding and transition through to verified benefits realisation.

• Deliver value to target (cost & cash)
  Shape savings pipelines set baselines and KPIs and track benefits to P&L and working capital in partnership with Financemeeting or exceeding agreed targets.

• Strengthen operating model & P2P
  Design and embed procurement policies processes controls and governance across strategy sourcing contracting SRM and P2P; address maverickspendand throughput issues to improve compliance and cycle times.

• Enable digital procurement & analytics
  Drive business adoption (not configuration) of modern S2P tools; cleanse and structure spend data; use analytics to scan opportunities and track delivery; and integratethirdpartyrisk considerations.

• Embed ESG within procurement
  Integrate sustainability criteria and Scope 3 awareness into sourcing decisions and suppliermanagement;support supplier improvement and reporting.

• Lead teams and stakeholders
  Plan and manage multidisciplinary teams; coach Senior Associates/Associates; craftexecutivereadymaterials;facilitateworkshops andSteerCos; and manage risks/issues.

• Support practice growth
  Contribute to proposals case studies andpointsofview; help refine our procurement propositions and delivery toolkits; and act as a role model for junior team members.

Core opportunities within the role

• Ownhighimpactworkstreamsacross the procurement value chainfrom strategy and operating model to sourcing contracting SRM and P2P performancewith clear accountability for outcomes.

• Deliver visible quantified resultsin cost reduction cashreleaseand risk mitigation withseniorlevelexposure and rapid feedback on impact.

• Advance your digital and analytics toolkitthroughhandsonuse of leading S2P and BI platforms improving decision speed and benefits tracking.

• Grow as a people leaderby managing teams developingtalentand shaping delivery approaches with a clear path to Senior Manager.

• Deepen ESG capabilityby embedding sustainability metrics into everyday sourcing and supplier performance.

This role is for you if:

• Proven savings deliverytrack recordof meeting or exceeding agreedcostsavingstargets with benefits tracked through toP&L recognition and working capitalimpact.

• Category management depthexperience crafting and executing category strategies (demand/supply analysis market intelligence supplier segmentation risk & performance management).

• End to endsourcingexpertisehandsonleadership of RFx commercial modellingnegotiationsand contract finalisation; confident operating across direct and indirect spend types without sector limitation.

• SRM & supplier performanceability to set up governancescorecardsand improvement plans; address performance slippageriskand compliance issues.

• Operating model & P2P improvementexperience designing/embedding policiesprocessesand controls; understanding of common P2P failure modes and remedies.

• Digital & analytics fluencyadvanced Excel; exposure to analytics tools (e.g.AlteryxTableau) and leadingS2P suites(e.g.SAPCoupaiCertis) to derive insights and drive adoption.

• ESG integrationawareness of Scope 3 and how sustainability criteria influence sourcing and supplier management; ability to translate ESG goals into procurement actions.

• Consulting craft & leadershipclear persuasive communication; structured problem solving; stakeholder management; programme management in ambiguousfastpacedenvironments; and coaching of junior team members.

What youll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

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