About the Role
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.
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
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
Skills
- 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
Work Type
- Up to 60% travel
Experience Level
- Senior Associate
- Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $77,000 - $202,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Personal and family sick leave
About the Company
- Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
Equal Opportunity
- As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
- PwC 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.
- For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.
- At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
