PWC

Procurement Strategy and Strategic Sourcing - Value Capture - Senior Associate

PWC$77K — $202K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 4 years of operational procurement experience
  • Proficient in SAP Ariba and Coupa software
  • Strong analytical skills for procurement improvements
  • Experience in contract management and compliance
  • Proven ability in supplier relationship management
  • Adaptability to change and learning agility

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic sourcing frameworks to enhance efficiency
  • Analyze client needs to optimize sourcing and reduce costs
  • Lead supplier management initiatives for collaboration
  • Utilize procurement software to streamline processes
  • Conduct spend analyses to guide procurement strategies
  • Manage complex procurement projects aligned with client goals
  • Oversee contract negotiations and compliance management
  • Guide clients on digital procurement solutions and improvements
  • Mentor junior staff in procurement strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Holiday pay and vacation time
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Operations

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Procurement Strategy and Strategic Sourcing - Value Capture - Senior Associate, you will focus on optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, enhance supplier collaboration, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Within our Management Consulting practice, you will work closely with clients to analyze sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. You will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. 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.

Responsibilities

- Developing and implementing strategic sourcing frameworks to enhance procurement efficiency
- Analyzing client needs to optimize sourcing strategies and identify cost reduction opportunities
- Leading supplier relationship management initiatives to drive collaboration and supply chain resilience
- Utilizing procurement software such as SAP Ariba and Coupa to streamline procurement processes
- Conducting spend analysis to inform procurement strategy and supplier negotiations
- Managing complex procurement projects, confirming alignment with client objectives and timelines
- Overseeing contract management and negotiation to achieve favorable terms and compliance
- Collaborating with clients to provide guidance on digital procurement solutions and process improvements
- Building and maintaining meaningful client relationships to support operational transformation initiatives
- Mentoring junior staff in procurement strategy and project resource management

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Utilizing complex procurement and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Managing supplier relationships and negotiations effectively
- Demonstrating proficiency with SAP Ariba and Coupa Software
- Excelling in contract management and compliance monitoring
- Leveraging analytical thinking for procurement process improvement
- Embracing change and demonstrating learning agility
- Applying budgetary management skills in procurement strategies

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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