Strategic Sourcing & Value Capture Consultant_ Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Raleigh, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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
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