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- Finance Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in procurement focus on purchasing processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.
These individuals enable the organisation to obtain quality goods and services at the best possible price. Those in goods, products and services procurement at PwC will focus on executing, managing and optimising purchase processes and some supplier relationship management. You will be responsible for assisting the organisation in obtaining quality goods at the appropriate price, driving cost savings and operational efficiency. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Infrastructure-Procurement-Ops, Methods, Tools team you are expected to implement procurement systems, related enhancements, practices, and processes across the Network for Firms. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects and innovate processes, focusing on achieving results and maintaining operational excellence. You are expected to interact with clients at a senior level and drive overall project success, leveraging your influence, knowledge, and network to deliver quality results. You are expected to motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems, and apply sound judgment, recognizing when to take action and when to escalate. Responsibilities
- Implement procurement systems and related improvements
- Oversee large projects and innovate operational processes
- Engage with clients at a senior level to confirm project success
- Leverage proficiency and professional network for quality delivery
- Inspire and guide teams to address complex issues
- Exercise sound judgment in taking action and escalating when needed
- Maintain operational excellence and drive results
- Build and sustain top-performing, inclusive teams What You Must Have
- 5 years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree What Sets You Apart
- Broad understanding of process improvement and change management
- Experienced strategic leader with relationship management skills
- Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions and MDM approach
- Collaborating to design and oversee cross-network optimization
- Monitoring and maintaining network data management
- Facilitating Network Procurement meetings and initiatives
- Serving as Procurement Business Lead in acquisitions/mergers
- Staying aware of current Procurement practices and trends
- Developing and maintaining process documentation Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date The salary range for this position is: $91,000
- $321,500.
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 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 For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines To view other PwC job opportunities, visit https://jobs.us.pwc.com. Do not click on the "Search for Jobs" button. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We'll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.
