Procurement Consultant

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Solving our client's issues could take the form of implementing new digital tools, designing and creating procurement operating models, performing spend analyses to identify cost reduction and strategic sourcing opportunities, or designing and implementing procurement process improvements. Working as part of a larger project team, you will gain exposure to a variety of industries and insight into how a variety of organisations function. You will also work closely with our clients to ensure we deliver feasible solutions, measurable results and sustainable implementations.Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Assisting in delivering projects, through a wide range of roles (e.g. analyst, workstream lead)Establishing effective working relationships with the team and directly with clientsContributing to the development of your own technical acumenBeing actively involved in business development activities by assisting in the development of proposals and pitch documents for potential new business Continuing to develop internal relationships and your PwC brandPreferred skills and qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similarEnrolled for or have completed a Procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageousProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and ExcelExperience in digital procurement systems will be advantageousExperience in SQL, VBA, or other programming languages will be advantageousDemonstrate strong analytical and people skills Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written formBe able to work independently, while still being part of a larger teamMinimum years experience required:2-4 years experience, preferably in:Management ConsultingProcurementSupply Chain Management#J-18808-Ljbffr