Global Procurement Sourcing Manager

<br>A career in Procurement, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational and strategic purposes. As a part of the team, you’ll assist in developing our standard practices and compliance infrastructure, managing relationships for both internal clients and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers, supplier diversity, and contract negotiations. As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for the acquisition of services and capital equipment and goods. We serve as the relationship manager for both internal clients and suppliers by seeking appropriate solutions for all sourcing needs, creating, reviewing, and negotiating contractual arrangements through thought leadership, subject matter specialisation, and strategic advising.<br><br><p>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.</p><p></p><p>As a Manager, you&
39;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:</p><p></p><ul><li>Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.</li><li>Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.</li><li>Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.</li><li>Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.</li><li>Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.</li><li>Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm&
39;s/client&
39;s expectations.</li><li>Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.</li><li>Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.</li><li>Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.</li><li>Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.</li><li>Uphold the firm&
39;s code of ethics and business conduct.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><br><br><p><span>The Procurement Manager supports a range of stakeholders around the world, primarily in the Global Marketing space, through the procurement process by leading the following activities:</span></p><ul><li>Managing a large number of contract negotiations, renewals and statements of work covering services and Marketing;</li><li>Developing and executing the procurement strategy, value optimization, proactive supplier risk mitigation; and,</li><li>Following the internal global procurement process.</li></ul><p><b><u>Job Requirements and Preferences</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b><u>Basic Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Degree Required</b><span>:</span><br /><span>High School Diploma</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Years of Experience</b><span>:</span><br /><span>5 year(s) of relevant experience</span><br /><br /><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Degree Preferred</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Bachelor Degree</span><br /><br /><b>Preferred Knowledge/Skills</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader:</span></p><ul><li>Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust and seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;</li><li>Answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff;</li><li>Coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback;</li><li>Negotiating procurement contracts for a variety of services;</li><li>Understanding of professional services agreements, specifically Marketing (including contractual models and risks);</li><li>Negotiating global agreements with understanding of data privacy challenges and European regulations;</li><li>Working in a team-based environment with remote stakeholders;</li><li>Demonstrating prudent financial and quantitative data analysis - able to review proposals and negotiates using complex commercial models;</li><li>Communicating analysis results verbally and in written form effectively;</li><li>Managing internal and supplier communication with results-driven mentality; and,</li><li>Focusing on tasks with the knowledge of when to proactively escalate issues.</li></ul><br>At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.<br><br>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.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.<br><br>For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.<br><br>For positions in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington State, and Westchester County (NY), please visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-ifsmanager<br><br>
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