Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_ Senior Manager

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

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 escalate, 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 to navigate complexity and demonstrate composure through challenging situations will contribute to the success of our firm.

Responsibilities

- 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

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 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

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.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: