A career within Operations and Procurement Advisory at PwC will give you the opportunity to work closely with strategic thinkers and problem solvers in a challenging environment. You'll work with clients across sectors - from government and public sector to private sector organizations in a variety of industries to jointly improve their procurement practices, identify and unlock value at the front-end of their supply chain, and safeguard their sources of supply. The client challenges you help solve, and solutions you deliver will help organizations navigate today's economic environment, while also setting them up for continued success and self-sufficiency. Clients engage us to enhance their procurement and sourcing by analyzing their business, spend, and supplier markets, and integrating technology to identify opportunities that support their goals. Inaddition,our clients also need our services to discoverthe bestways to reduce costs for procurement of goods and services through the integration of strategies that integrate opportunities beyondprice reductions.You'llwork with clients across sectors -from government and public sector organizationsto private sector organizations indifferent partsof the economy in these criticallytimelychallenges. At the same time, you'll continually refine and develop your own capabilities through practical engagement delivery, continuous technical upskilling and formal training, and the professional connections you make. It is expected that the role includes up to 80% oftravel toclient sites.
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as a key member of a project team to solve complex business issues from strategy through execution for our clients across North America. These client projects will range from assessments and pilots to comprehensive end-to-end procurement transformations, on teams with various sizes and composition. You'll work alongside Junior, Senior or Executive client teams to conduct detailed analyses, draw insights, strategize, develop and communicate reco mmendations, and implement these recommendations to create lasting value. You can see our philosophy in how we work with our clients' procurement transformations here .

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Procurement
• Experience supporting p rocurement operating model, strategy development, strategy implementation, sustainable sourcing
• Experience with analyzing client data for spend ana lysis
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to help structure and analyze the problems of the client and report the findings and results
• Understand end-to-end source-to-pay (budgeting, planning, sourcing, procurement, payment)
• Lead spend analysis and understand potential levers leading c ost saving s
• Understanding procurement maturity assessments for driving procurement improvement
• Able to generate and have experience in implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies such as: TCO, supplier collaboration, design to cost, risk management, price leverage, organizational design, operating model, global sourcing, digital procurement, etc.
• Lead and support cost and scenario analysis , price forecasting and market trends
• Develop n egotiation strategies for procurement process, as well as contract negotiations to secure profitable deals (time, cost)

Engagement Delivery
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in various aspects of procurement transformations to drive cost reductions, improve processes or performance, or implement technology solutions as required ;
• Support the delivery of engagements by conducting detailed analyses, preparing client and executive presentations, preparing procurement documents
• Leading mixed consulting/client teams of 2-3, from initial assessment, through to implementation and continuous improvement;
• Support management of engagement risk and project economics, including planning and budgeting;

Business Development
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with decision makers at key clients;
• Contribute to pursuits and proposal development, including supporting the development of innovative approaches and methodologies;
• Collaborate with PwC colleagues across other operating units and lines of services globally to "win as one" and develop unique solutions to service our clients' needs.

Practice Development
• Support the development of thought leadership in collaboration with like-minded professionals;
• Conduct market research and strategy development on new and emerging technologies and practices;
• Develop and deliver training and share knowledge from across the global network with our team;
• Contribute to planning and execution of regular Digital Procurement practice-wide meetings and status calls, and other team events;
• Actively participate in staff recruitment and development activities.

Personal Development
• Revenue structured coaching and advisory by a senior member of the practice;
• Continuous upskilling through our acclaimed training and learning and development solutions (soft-skills, technical and practice-specific)

What You'll Bring:
Your skill s, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:
• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a procurement function or similar role within the industry and/or for a leading management consulting firm
• Working knowledge of, and practical experience in spend management and analytics, category management methodology and strategic sourcing (direct & indirect) sustainable and/or agile procurement, process optimization, procurement/ERP technology solution implementation, operating model development and implementation, supplier relationship management, value chain risk management, etc.
• Proven ability to build client relationships, identify and address client needs, utilize professional networks and community involvement
• Analytical mindset, and experience in using data processing and dashboarding tools ( e.g. Excel, Alteryx, PowerBI , Tableau, etc.)
• Experience and familiarity with using and deploying procurement/ERP technology solutions ( e.g. SAP, SalesForce , Workday, etc.)
• Strategic and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
• A high level of professional integrity, a commitment to teamwork, a strong desire to learn, and enthusiasm to motivate others
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with and present to various levels of seniority in an organization
• High degree of initiative and proactive attitude to take ownership of tasks and assignments, and accept responsibility for outcomes
• Experience in preparing and/or coordinating complex or comprehensive written and verbal materials
• An interest in continuous upskilling, learning new tools and adapting how you work for a digital world
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres . Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
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