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A career in Operations Consulting services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability. The Sourcing and Procurement team, within Operations Consulting, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their Sourcing and Procurement capabilities to become a source of value and competitive advantages. We focus on category management, strategic sourcing, procurement transformation enabled by technology, and procurement on demand managed services to drive innovation, cost reduction, and supply resiliency. 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. Responsibilities As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner. Share and collaborate effectively with others. Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise. Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly. Follow risk management and compliance procedures. Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce. Build and maintain an internal and external network. Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. JD -Procurement on Demand (PoD)- Associate - Operate Field CAN be edited Field CANNOT be edited __________________________________________________________________ Job Summary - A career in Managed Services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, procurement and sourcing and service operations to drive both growth and profitability. The Sourcing and Procurement team, within Managed Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their Sourcing and Procurement capabilities to become a source of value and competitive advantages. We focus on category management, strategic sourcing, procurement transformation enabled by technology, and procurement on demand managed services to drive innovation, cost reduction, and supply resiliency. 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 an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner. Share and collaborate effectively with others. Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise. Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly. Follow risk management and compliance procedures. Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism. Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce. Build and maintain an internal and external network. Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms. Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *: Bachelor’s Degree Degree Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree Required Field(s) Of Study (BQ) Computer Science, Data Analytics, Accounting Preferred Field(s) Of Study Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) *: 2 -4 year of experience in Sourcing and Procurement Services Certification(s) Preferred Any Procurement related certification (good to have) Required Knowledge/Skills (BQ) Understanding of design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design, development and analysis Contract Management (Working through multiple business stakeholders to take a contract from start to finish, managing contract renewals proactively, quick supplier negotiations) Supplier Management (Conducting QBRs, managing supplier performance, etc.) A strong understanding of procurement operations and/or understanding of procurement outsourcing operating model Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba etc. Understanding of fundamental principles of P2P including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processing Preferred Knowledge/Skills *: Demonstrates some level of abilities and/or a proven record of success as follows: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formula. Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to create impactful presentations for senior stakeholders. Knowledge of data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to communicate key procurement metrics and KPIs. Secondary Knowledge (good to have) Spend Analysis Category savings Assessment Procurement Diagnostics Operating Model Design Procurement Process Design Supplier Negotiation strategy Third Party Lifecycle Management Supplier Risk Management Category management with knowledge of various Direct & Indirect Categories Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets, generate insights, and create clear reports. Show more Show less
