Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Manager

About the role

As an Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Manager, you will focus on optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, enhance supplier collaboration, and strengthen supply chain resilience. You will work closely with clients to analyze sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and develop strategies to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Within our Management Consulting practice, you will 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 are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing and procurement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and drive cost savings
• Analyzing client needs and developing strategic sourcing frameworks to enhance procurement processes
• Collaborating with clients to identify opportunities for supplier optimization and supply chain resilience
• Implementing digital procurement solutions and leveraging Coupa Software for improved procurement effectiveness
• Managing complex procurement projects, including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Utilizing analytical thinking to conduct spend analysis and supply chain costing
• Coaching and mentoring team members to develop their skills and deliver quality outcomes
• Planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support procurement strategy and financial management
• Monitoring contractual compliance and confirming alignment with procurement objectives
• Embracing change and innovation to enhance delivery and encourage team adaptability
• What You Must Have
• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• What Sets You Apart
• Utilizing Coupa Software for procurement process improvement
• Managing complex procurement and contract negotiations
• Demonstrating proficiency in supplier relationship management
• Excelling in strategic sourcing and supply chain analysis
• Embracing change and innovation in procurement strategies
• Developing skills in budgetary management and forecasting
• Mentoring teams in procurement and contract management
• PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
• Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is

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