Senior Associate, Operations & Procurement, Consulting

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers seeks an Operations & Procurement Senior Associate in Toronto to optimize client operations through data-driven analyses and strategic recommendations. This role spans from initial assessments to executing operational solutions, with opportunities for personal and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexibility programs

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in management consulting or a related role.
• Experience in business transformation and operations consulting.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and develop operational strategies for clients.
• Deliver presentations and prepare documentation for stakeholders.
• Manage project economics and support team delivery.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Analytics

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At PwC our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs develop operational strategies and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes improve productivity and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area you will analyse client needs develop operational solutions and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Meaningful work youll be part of

As an Operations & Procurement Senior Associate youll work as a key member of a project team to solve complex business issues from strategy through to execution for our clients across North America. These client projects will range from assessments and pilots to comprehensive end-to-end digital transformations on teams with various sizes and compositions. Youll work alongside Junior Senior or Executive client teams as well as offshore and onshore PwC team members and third-party vendors to conduct detailed analyses draw insights strategize develop and communicate recommendations and implement these recommendations to create lasting value.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to :

Engagement Delivery

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience in various aspects of business transformations to drive cost reductions improve processes / performance or implement technology solutions as

Support the delivery of engagements by conducting detailed analyses preparing client and executive presentations preparing procurement documents

Leading mixed consulting / client teams of 2-3 from initial assessment through to implementation and continuous improvement

Support management of engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting

Candidates must be willing and able to travel (up to 70 % of their time) as needed to support client delivery and ensure successful project implementation.

Business Development

Develop and maintain trusted relationships with decision makers at key clients

Contribute to pursuits and proposal development including supporting the development of innovative approaches and methodologies

Collaborate with PwC colleagues across other operating units and lines of services globally to win as one and develop unique solutions to service our clients needs

Practice Development

Support the development of thought leadership in collaboration with like-minded professionals

Conduct market research and strategy development on new and emerging technologies and practices

Develop and deliver training and share knowledge from across the global network with our team

Contribute to planning and execution of regular Operations and Procurement practice-wide meetings and status calls and other team events

Actively participate in staff recruitment and development activities.

Personal Development

Revenue structured coaching and advisory by a senior member of the practice

Continuous upskilling through our acclaimed training and learning and development solutions (soft-skills technical and practice-specific)

Ex periences and skills youll use to solve

Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a leading management consulting firm or similar role within industry

Working knowledge of and practical experience in some of the following areas :

Business transformation with emerging technology as an enabler

Ability to with Operations teams translate and solutions business expectation into technology implementations

Spend management and analytics

Data analytics to drive data-driven decision-making

Agile methodologies and ability to apply agile principles to project delivery

Category management methodology and strategic sourcing (direct & indirect)

Sustainable and / or agile procurement

Process optimization

Value stream mapping and business process workshop delivery

Operating model development and implementation

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with and present to various levels of seniority in an organization

Proven ability to build client relationships identify and address client needs utilize professional networks and community involvement

Analytical mindset and experience in using data processing and dashboarding tools ( e.g. Excel Alteryx PowerBI Tableau etc.)

Strategic and creative thinking and problem-solving skills

A high level of professional integrity a commitment to teamwork a strong desire to learn and enthusiasm to motivate others

High degree of initiative and proactive attitude to take ownership of tasks and assignments and accept responsibility for outcomes

Experience in preparing and / or coordinating complex or comprehensive written and verbal materials

An interest in continuous upskilling learning new tools and adapting how you work for a digital world

Why youll love PwC

Were inspiring and empowering youll 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 : Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations Mtis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity

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

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. Were 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.

Were 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.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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