Leads procurement initiatives, strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, cost analysis, and purchasing process optimization. Drives cost savings and operational efficiency while overseeing contract compliance and procurement systems. Coaches and mentors teams, applies systems thinking to resolve complex challenges, analyzes industry trends, and improves communication and collaboration across stakeholders.
The Opportunity
As a Procurement Senior Manager - Data, you will focus on executing, managing, and optimizing purchasing processes and supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will leverage your skills and network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive teams.
In this role at PwC, you will be responsible for assisting the organization in obtaining quality goods at the appropriate price, driving cost savings and operational efficiency. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems or opportunities, and validate outcomes with stakeholders. Your ability to navigate complexity and demonstrate composure in challenging situations will contribute to the success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading procurement initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
- Managing supplier relationships to secure quality goods and services at optimal prices
- Implementing procurement strategies and processes to enhance purchasing operations
- Conducting cost analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable contract terms
- Overseeing contract lifecycle management and confirming compliance with contractual agreements
- Utilizing procurement software and systems to streamline purchasing activities
- Analyzing industry trends to inform strategic sourcing decisions
- Coaching and mentoring teams to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Applying systems thinking to identify and address procurement challenges
- Facilitating open communication and feedback to improve procurement processes
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating advanced skills in procurement strategy and system implementation
- Excelling in contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Utilizing analytical thinking for cost management and trend analysis
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve complex problems
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
- Directing teams through ambiguity, maintaining composure in challenging situations
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. 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
As a Procurement Senior Manager - Data, you will focus on executing, managing, and optimizing purchasing processes and supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will leverage your skills and network to deliver quality results, motivating and coaching teams to solve complex problems. You will apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate, while developing and sustaining diverse and inclusive teams.
In this role at PwC, you will be responsible for assisting the organization in obtaining quality goods at the appropriate price, driving cost savings and operational efficiency. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems or opportunities, and validate outcomes with stakeholders. Your ability to navigate complexity and demonstrate composure in challenging situations will contribute to the success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading procurement initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
- Managing supplier relationships to secure quality goods and services at optimal prices
- Implementing procurement strategies and processes to enhance purchasing operations
- Conducting cost analysis and negotiations to achieve favorable contract terms
- Overseeing contract lifecycle management and confirming compliance with contractual agreements
- Utilizing procurement software and systems to streamline purchasing activities
- Analyzing industry trends to inform strategic sourcing decisions
- Coaching and mentoring teams to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Applying systems thinking to identify and address procurement challenges
- Facilitating open communication and feedback to improve procurement processes
What You Must Have
- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 6 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating advanced skills in procurement strategy and system implementation
- Excelling in contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Utilizing analytical thinking for cost management and trend analysis
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and solve complex problems
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages that tell a holistic story
- Directing teams through ambiguity, maintaining composure in challenging situations
The salary range for this position is: $91,000 - $321,500. 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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