Procurement-Senior Associate

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.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firms code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When 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 Senior Associate you build relationships, manage supplier performance, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyzes to deliver business results. You oversee timely closure of procurement requests and fulfill process requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate procurement contracts and manage supplier interactions
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyzes for business impact
• Process procurement requests in a timely manner
• Fulfill process and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine procurement strategies
• Support the development of procurement policies and procedures
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in Sourcing and Procurement Services
• Proficiency in Contract and Supplier Management
• Skill with Procure-to-Pay platforms like Coupa
• Thorough understanding of procurement operations
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing initiatives
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Communication skills
• Experience with MS Excel and MS Access
• Past sourcing and procurement experience preferred

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