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Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
Managed Services is the delivery and execution business within PwC, providing operational solutions for clients. It brings the best of PwC’s advisory capabilities, our technology expertise and our operational delivery to help clients solve complex problemsProcurement Operations
Assist in the processing of Purchase Orders and/or Invoices
Review and highlight discrepancies in Purchase Orders and/or Invoices
Maintain product/service catalogs in ERP or procurement system
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers
Support in managing spot buys, bidding/RFx process
Support in analysis of pricing and technical competence of goods and services
Review contracts ensuring compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments and rebates
Support in supplier assessments, scorecards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards and preferred supplier lists
Support risk management assessment relating to suppliers
Monitor and report all open transactions
Analyze and report goods / services rates’ discrepancy periodically
Perform spend analysis to determine internal trends such as top suppliers, procured categories of good/services, payment compliance, etc.
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities
Reporting
Perform cost analysis and forecasting while reviewing purchase requisitions, contracts, purchase orders
Conduct comprehensive spend analysis on category basis, country basis, BU basis, etc
Track and communicate savings achieved from cost reduction initiatives
Report procurement team’s SLAs and KPIs, monitor compliance
Minimum Education and Specific Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is a plus
Certifications in relevant fields (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) would be advantageous
Preferred skills
Knowledge of end to end procurement process, including supplier relationship management
Data analysis and data-driven procurement decisions
Knowledge of techniques and processes of strategic sourcing
Experience in working with ERP or procurement systems
Ability to make data-driven procurement decisions.
Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices
Expected Competencies:
Values, behaviors & attitude
Organizational and planning skills
Financial orientation
Detail orientation
Analytical skills
Stakeholder management
Minimum years experience required
3-5 years of experience within procurement organization, ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology with a leading firm, preferably in the Middle East region
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Travel Requirements
Up to 80%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
YesJob Posting End Date
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