At PwC, our people in procurement focus on purchasing processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. These individuals enable the organisation to obtain quality goods and services at the best possible price. Those in goods, products and services procurement at PwC will focus on executing, managing and optimising purchase processes and some supplier relationship management. You will be responsible for assisting the organisation in obtaining quality goods at the appropriate price, driving cost savings and operational efficiency.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.
Skills
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.
Knowledge Preferred
Candidates should demonstrate
substantial experience and / or knowledge in Sourcing and Procurement Services/ Execution
Below Are The Details Of Knowledge Requirements
- Sourcing and Procurement:
Primary
- 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
Secondary
- Spend Analysis
- Category savings assessment
- Procurement Diagnostics
- Operating Model Design
- Procurement Process Design
- Design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design, development and analysis,
- Supplier Negotiation strategy
- Third Party Lifecycle Management
- Supplier Risk Management
- Category management with knowledge of various Direct & Indirect Categories
Skills Preferred
- Delivering significant business results that utilize strategic and creative thinking, problem solving, and taking individual initiative
- Emphasizing the ability to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members
- Communicating effectively (written and verbal) to various situations and audiences
- Managing and conducting quantitative and qualitative benchmarking and primary and secondary analyses of large and complex data.
Educational Background
Full-time Bachelor’s degree/equivalent is a must.Past sourcing & procurement experience would be an added plus. Experience of working with MS Excel, MS Access, Sourcing toolsThe OpportunityWhen you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.As part of the Procurement team you facilitate procurement contracts and supplier interactions for the Bangalore Acceleration Centre. As a Manager you lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You oversee contracting for goods and services, while adhering to PwC US guidelines and maintaining standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement teams to manage contract processes
- Develop strategic plans for procurement activities
- Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Comply with PwC US procurement guidelines
- Maintain standards in supplier interactions and contract facilitation
- Manage client accounts with a focus on strategic planning
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in procurement practices
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
What Sets You Apart
- Proficiency in sourcing and procurement services
- Skill in contract management and supplier negotiations
- Thorough understanding of procurement operations
- Experience with Procure-to-Pay platforms like Coupa, SAP Ariba
- Knowledge in spend analysis and procurement diagnostics
- Skills in strategic sourcing and supplier risk management
- Ability to deliver substantial business results
- Building reliable and collaborative team relationships
- Managing complex data analyzes
