Associate, Operations & Procurement, Consulting (Bilingual FR/EN)

PwC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Montreal is seeking an Associate in Operations & Procurement Consulting. The role involves supporting various project deliveries across Canada, focusing on optimizing clients' operational efficiencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree along with a minimum of two years in relevant fields. The position demands fluency in both French and English, with responsibilities spanning data analysis and supplier management in diverse project settings.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexible work programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in consulting, operations, supply chain, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts.
• Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and analysis for diagnostics.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and build operational models.
• Assist with sourcing strategies and supplier evaluations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Ability to collaborate in teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Alteryx

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations Strategy

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our Operations & Procurement consulting practice partners with clients across industries to enhance their core operations, supply chain, and procurement functions. Our goal is to help organizations reduce costs, improve service, and mitigate risks through tailored solutions. We provide end-to-end advisory services covering procurement strategy and category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and performance management, inventory and network optimization, demand & supply planning (S&OP), process and operating model redesign, and digital/analytics enablement—including automation, business intelligence, and procurement platform implementations.

As an Associate in our Operations & Procurement consulting team, you will play a vital role in supporting project delivery by blending analytical rigor, commercial curiosity, and a passion for learning. You will contribute actively to diagnostics, analysis, and implementation activities that enable clients to achieve measurable operational improvements, while you grow your consulting expertise through structured coaching and hands-on experience.

Meaningful Work You’ll Be Part Of

As an Associate, Operations & Procurement, Consulting (Bilingual FR/EN), you will be a core member of diverse project teams delivering complex engagements across Canada—ranging from targeted assessments and pilots to comprehensive, large-scale digital transformations. Collaborating closely with client teams, onshore and offshore PwC colleagues, and third-party vendors, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting data collection, cleansing, and analysis to underpin diagnostics and opportunity assessments.
• Conducting root-cause analyses and building financial and operational models to quantify improvement opportunities and assess trade-offs.
• Assisting with procurement assessments, the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies, and supplier evaluations.
• Contributing to inventory, logistics, and S&OP analyses, as well as baseline performance assessments to enhance demand and supply planning processes.
• Supporting implementation activities such as procurement platform/ERP enablement, process redesign, piloting, testing, and change management to embed new ways of working.
• Facilitating process mapping, value stream workshops, and documentation of current and future state processes.
• Leveraging analytics and visualization tools to generate insights and prioritize solutions; Preparing clear, client-ready presentations and deliverables under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participating in client meetings and workshops and communicating findings to both clients and internal project teams.
• Engaging in your personal development through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to travel up to 70% as needed to support client delivery and project success.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience (including internships, co-ops, or early career roles) in consulting, operations, supply chain, procurement, or related functions.
• Strong foundational understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts, including category management, sourcing, supplier management, and inventory basics.
• Hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
• • Category management and strategic sourcing (direct and/or indirect)
• • Supplier relationship and performance management
• • Spend analytics and procurement assessments
• • Distribution, Inventory, transportation, and logistics optimization
• • DC design and system integration, as an example: WMS, TMS, OMS
• • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• • Procurement/ERP platform implementation and testing (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Oracle)
• • Operating model and governance design for operations, supply chain, and procurement
• • Process mapping and value-stream redesign in operations, supply chain, and procurement

Experience developing presentations and visualizations (PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau basics).

Familiarity with data tools or programming languages (SQL, Python, Alteryx) is an asset; and strong analytical and modeling skills using simulation tools and AI.

Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders at multiple levels and lead workstreams.

High professional integrity, a collaborative mindset, proactive ownership of assignments, and a strong desire to learn, flexibility and willingness to travel as required.

The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

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:

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and hybrid work environment. We provide accommodations during the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Gen AI Uses

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. For more on inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada, see pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be part of The New Equation.