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Job ID: 743663WD
Category: Procurement
Time Type: Full time
Specialty/Competency: IFS - Finance
Level: Senior Associate
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Locations: Tampa, Raleigh, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Richmond, Baltimore, Rochester, Boston, Sacramento, St Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Spartanburg, Albany, Stamford, Toledo, Atlanta, Austin, Tulsa, Washington D.C., Denver, Des Moines, Boca Raton, Detroit, Buffalo, Florham Park, Fort Worth, Greensboro, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Irvine, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Birmingham, Fayetteville, Melville, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Montpelier, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Operations Senior Associate, you will focus on purchasing processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Within our Internal Firm Services practice, you will be responsible for executing, managing, and optimizing purchase processes and some supplier relationship management. This role is crucial in assisting the organization to obtain quality goods at the appropriate price, enhancing operational efficiency.

As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality outcomes. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role at PwC, you will leverage your skills to respond effectively to diverse perspectives and needs, using a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing, upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

- Managing procurement processes to drive cost savings and operational efficiency
- Building and maintaining supplier relationships to secure quality goods and services at competitive prices
- Implementing procurement strategies and optimizing purchase processes for improved outcomes
- Conducting cost analysis and managing commercial transactions to support financial objectives
- Utilizing procurement software and systems to streamline operations and enhance data accuracy
- Leading contract negotiations and managing contract lifecycle to mitigate risks and validate compliance
- Analyzing industry trends and supplier performance to inform strategic sourcing decisions
- Collaborating with internal teams to align procurement activities with organizational goals
- Developing and executing supplier relationship management strategies to foster long-term partnerships
- Preparing reports and providing insights to support decision-making and procurement planning

What You Must Have

- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Excelling in contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Demonstrating proficiency in procurement software and system implementation
- Utilizing strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management skills
- Analyzing industry trends and procurement strategies effectively
- Managing complex contractual agreements and compliance monitoring
- Developing insights through business analysis and cost management
- Navigating ambiguity with intellectual curiosity and learning agility

The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $151,470. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $187,000. 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: 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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