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Operations Consulting - Value Capture - Procurement Strategy and Strategic Sourcing - Experienced Associate

PwC • Cincinnati, OH • 4h ago

Specialty/Competency: Operations

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

The Opportunity

As an Operations Consulting - Value Capture - Procurement Strategy and Strategic Sourcing - Experienced 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.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagement and projects while developing your skills and knowledge to deliver quality work. You will be exposed to clients to learn how to build meaningful client connections, manage and inspire others, and grow your personal brand by deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources. In this role at PwC, you will adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, taking ownership and consistently delivering quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Collaborating with clients to optimize sourcing and procurement processes for cost savings and supplier collaboration

Implementing strategic sourcing frameworks and digital procurement solutions to improve procurement efficiency

Conducting supplier evaluations and negotiations to strengthen supplier relationships and supply chain resilience

Utilizing procurement software such as SAP Ariba and Coupa Software to streamline procurement activities

Engaging in spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization

Supporting the development of procurement strategies that align with client business objectives

Monitoring contractual compliance and managing contracts to validate alignment with procurement goals

Applying financial management skills to oversee budgetary management and forecasting within procurement projects

Participating in project resource management to allocate resources effectively and meet project timelines

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree

What Sets You Apart

Excelling in complex procurement and strategic sourcing

Utilizing SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes

Demonstrating proficiency in supplier relationship management (SRM)

Applying skills in contract negotiation and management

Analyzing spend and supply chain for cost optimization

Developing procurement strategies to enhance operational efficiency

Engaging in project resource management and budgetary planning

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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.

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-deadlines

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