Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_ Senior Manager

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary

As a Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant, Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, enhance supplier collaboration, and bolster supply chain resilience. Within our Operations practice, you will work closely with clients to analyze sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and develop strategies to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.

You will provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions. As a Senior Manager, 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 enforce escalations, while developing and sustaining high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.

In this role at PwC, you will craft and convey clear, impactful messages, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems, and validate outcomes with clients. Your ability may navigate complexity and demonstrate composure through challenging situations will contribute to the success of our firm.

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings
• Collaborating with clients to analyze sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for supplier optimization
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Managing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration to strengthen supply chain resilience
• Utilizing procurement software such as SAP Ariba and Coupa to streamline procurement operations
• Conducting spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve procurement performance
• Overseeing contract negotiations and confirming contractual compliance
• Providing guidance on digital procurement solutions and strategic sourcing frameworks
• Coaching and mentoring teams to solve complex procurement challenges
• Applying systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities within procurement processes

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 7 years of experience

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study:
  Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Design/Multimedia, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Project/Technology Management, Science
• At least one of the following:
  Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
• Demonstrating proficiency in complex procurement and contract negotiation
• Utilizing SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes
• Excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing
• Applying systems thinking to identify procurement opportunities
• Leading teams through ambiguous and challenging procurement scenarios

Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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.

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