Specialty/Competency: OperationsIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 60%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.Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Job Requirements and Preferences :Basic Qualifications :Minimum Degree Required :Bachelor DegreeRequired Fields of Study :Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial EngineeringMinimum Years of Experience :5 year(s)Preferred Qualifications :Degree Preferred :Master DegreePreferred Knowledge/Skills :Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader by the following:
Helping companies review operations, improve Procurement processes, and optimize operating models;
Facilitating strategic sourcing activities and methodologies;
Understanding of Strategic Sourcing, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Digital Procurement. Procurement knowledge could include direct spend management (e.g. - Food & Beverage, Apparel, Hospitality), indirect spend management (e.g. - Packaging, Logistics, Back Office), cost reduction program design and implementation, category management, vendor negotiations, supplier management, and demand management. S2P knowledge could include operating model design, process review and improvement, implementing S2P technology along with optimizing activities (developing catalogs, establishing buying channels, enabling suppliers, etc.);
Improving Procurement capabilities or experience directly managing products and/or services in a dynamic environment to improve client needs;
Demonstrating experience with spend analysis, development of category and commodity strategies, market analysis, conducting RFx processes in a cross-functional environment, supplier selection, and supplier implementations including;
Using Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology landscape and offerings including; SAP Ariba, Coupa, iValua, etc.;
Contributing to procurement, spend, and commodity analysis with the ability to deliver insights on Procurement & Sourcing opportunities and improvement areas;
Identifying and addressing client needs with a focus on Procurement and Sourcing functions;
Creating a positive environment in a team setting while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members;
Demonstrating ability to provide and receive candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues;
Supporting business development opportunities by developing persuasive proposal materials and working with remote and cross functional team members; and,
Communicating compelling value propositions (written and verbal).
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.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-deadlinesThe salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance#LI-Hybrid