Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Raleigh, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_Manager, you will focus on optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, enhance supplier collaboration, and strengthen 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 enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. You will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 5 years of experience
Demonstrating proficiency in complex procurement and contract management
Utilizing SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes
Excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Managing budgetary planning and forecasting effectively
Embracing change and innovation in sourcing and procurement strategies

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Leading strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings
Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance productivity and business performance
Guiding teams in implementing strategic sourcing frameworks and supplier relationship management
Utilizing procurement software such as SAP Ariba and Coupa to streamline procurement operations
Managing supplier negotiations and contract management to foster collaboration and supply chain resilience
Overseeing the deployment of digital procurement solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and deliver on client expectations
Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization through spend analysis
Collaborating with leadership to validate quality, timelines, and deliverables in client engagements
Encouraging innovation and embracing technology to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction