Managed Services - Procurement on Demand - Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Managed Services team will provide you an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology.

The Procurement on Demand team supports organizations by bringing rich experience and sustaining value creation through procurement. We focus on delivering category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, metrics and reporting. Team members provide value by leveraging flexible cost modeling with sustainable and pooled resources​, access to deep expertise in procurement categories, improved cycle times though enabling technologies, global resource model​, and value tracking.

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 Manager, you'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:

• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
5 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates extensive level of abilities and/or a proven record of success as follows:

• Managing and shaping large Procurement/Source to Pay Business Process Services Managed Services engagements;
• Having exposure to pre-sales activities and an extensive understanding of end-to-end RFP responses (including scoping/pricing/estimations/winning themes etc.);
• Focusing on scope covering spend analysis, development of category and commodity strategies, market analysis, RFI and RFP events, online and reverse auctions, and award scenario analyses;
• Understanding of end-to-end S2P processes to help clients improve operations, purchasing processes, strategic sourcing practices, and methodologies;
• Implementing supplier relationship management techniques, negotiation strategies / tactics, and supplier implementation transitions;
• Providing industry leading guidance in developing the offshore/nearshore/onshore procurement capabilities - resources, tools, and technologies;
• Providing leadership, oversight, and governance with a focus on driving consistent and disciplined operational excellence;
• Providing training and development support to offshore/nearshore/onshore team members on Procurement leading practices;
• Managing issues and escalations through collaborative problem solving and solutioning;
• Understanding new and emerging business areas important to Sourcing & Procurement;
• Staying abreast of and leveraging industry-leading Sourcing and Procurement analytics tools, technologies including AI/ML to enhance client delivery;
• Managing due diligence and operational readiness process, support managed services solution design during client pursuits and negotiations;
• Understanding commercial instincts and an ability to analyze business performance and drivers of value creation within an enterprise, leveraging in-depth financial, quantitative, business development, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
• Multi-tasking effectively across numerous initiatives or engagements through building and leveraging effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Multi-tasking effectively across numerous initiatives or engagements; and,
• Demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Power Apps & CLM / ERP, with Preferred proficiency in data analytics and visualization, and exposure to RPA/AI/ML techniques

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

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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.

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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

The salary range for this position is: $82,500 - $198,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance Apply