Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Management Level

Manager

Job 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.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area you will analyse client needs develop operational solutions and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style you motivate develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching leveraging team members unique strengths and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning budgeting execution and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality timelines and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
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.

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

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 Manager in the Procurement Excellence team youll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution.

You will manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously ensuring high-quality outcomes stakeholder satisfaction and continuous process improvement. You will also play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding

Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities

Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings commercial adjudication and post-tender negotiations

Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories

Ensuring compliance with organisational policies procedures and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities

Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions

Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations escalations and renewals

Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives

Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management

Supporting business development by identifying cost reduction opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives

Preferred skills and qualifications:

Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable)

Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)

Experience with sourcing systems particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa

Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services

Excellent negotiation communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Minimum years experience required:

7 years of experience in:

o Procurement or sourcing roles

o Contract management and supplier relationship management

o Commercial operations within a corporate environment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive procurement team that drives commercial excellence and stakeholder value creation.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Job Posting End Date

February 3 2026

Required Experience:

Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAt 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 ...

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects ensuring their successful planning budgeting execution and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality timelines and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues engaging in difficult conversations with clients team members and other stakeholders escalating where appropriate.
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.