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.

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 a Senior 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:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm& 39;s code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Additional Educational Requirements:
At least 7 years of procurement experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
5 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Extensive experience in the development, implementation, and execution of procurement strategies. Demonstrated ability to: Write complex Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI) in related commodity areas, in collaboration with the Procurement Legal team; incorporates Procurement template content, customer requirements, and inputs from other Finance support teams. Negotiate with customers in setting realistic, quality-driven expectations of Procurement sourcing deliverables/results. Conduct or supervise facilitation of sourcing projects of varying complexity (e.g., RFP/Q/Is) in accordance with firm guidelines. Serve as a customer group(s) main point of contact for sourcing initiatives. Provide seamless Procurement support to customer group(s) by proactively engaging the appropriate Contract Management and Maintenance leader or designee to address concerns or new bid opportunities. Confirm that savings are coupled with high quality service delivery and enhanced customer access. Utilize own specific commodity knowledge and that of staff to locate and introduce the best sources of supply and services. Understand and utilize industry best practice methods and measures to enable the optimum balance of cost and quality for all endeavors. Keep up-to-date on current and emerging trends. Directly supervise others or serve in a sourcing project lead role to enable Procurement staff and/or others in the firm to contribute to the achievement of this job objective. Work effectively and in a team setting across Procurement to achieve continuous improvement/refinement. Support supplier diversity, Procure to Pay (P2P), e-business and other organizational/firm objectives. Collaborate with the US Strategy & Sourcing Director and global category specialists in the implementation and execution of the Sub-Category Strategies for specified spend area. Coach and train staff in a wide variety of areas including teaming, interpersonal skills, relationship building, and business knowledge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For positions in Colorado, visit the following link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: https://pwc.to/coloradoifsseniormanager.

For positions in New York City, visit the following link for pay range information: https://pwc.to/payrange-a-ifsseniormanager 389754 389754WD

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