Operations Consulting - Commodities Senior Manager

Industry/Sector EUR X-Sector

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Commodities Senior Manager you will lead sourcing and procurement consulting work focused on improving operating efficiency, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience within our Operations Consulting practice. As a Senior Manager you will bring strategic advisory skills, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams through complex client priorities while shaping sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, and digital procurement solutions. In this role at PwC, you will work across client needs to identify cost reduction opportunities, support supplier relationship management, and translate market and commodity insights into practical operating strategies that support business performance.

Responsibilities

- Leading sourcing and procurement transformation initiatives for commodities clients, shaping strategies that improve cost performance and supply resilience
- Advising client leaders on strategic sourcing approaches, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for complex commodity categories
- Analyzing spend patterns, market conditions, and supplier performance data to identify savings opportunities and procurement risks
- Developing sourcing plans, category roadmaps, and procurement operating models that align with business objectives and sourcing requirements
- Guiding implementation of digital procurement tools, including SAP Ariba, Coupa Software, and GEP Software, to streamline purchasing activities
- Managing supplier relationship management, supplier evaluation, and contractual compliance monitoring across critical supply arrangements
- Directing teams through complex procurement programs, resolving issues that affect delivery, and calibrating priorities as conditions change
- Coaching team members, facilitating issue resolution, and helping shape clear recommendations for client stakeholders
- Applying systems thinking to connect sourcing decisions, supply chain collaboration, and broader operational impacts
- Presenting clear updates and practical recommendations to client leaders and internal stakeholders across multiple workstreams

What You Must Have

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

What Sets You Apart

- 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 procurement strategy development across complex commodity environments
- Applying systems thinking to sourcing, contract, and supplier challenges
- Crafting client messages that translate findings into clear business actions
- Coaching teams through ambiguity while directing issue resolution

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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: 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: more about how we work: 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.