Sourcing & Procurement - Artificial Intelligence - Senior Associate

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate in Sourcing & Procurement with a focus on AI to help clients optimize procurement and supplier management. You will lead engagements and apply data‑driven methodologies to deliver cost savings and efficiency improvements across geographies.

You will partner with Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continuous evolution of procurement analytics and governance in a fast‑growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English is required.
• Experience with procurement technologies like SAP Ariba or Coupa is a plus.
• Ability to work across geographies and client contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to optimize sourcing and procurement practices.
• Apply data‑driven methods and AI to unlock cost savings.
• Develop supplier collaboration frameworks.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.
• Collaborate with IT and data owners to improve analytics.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Senior Associate - BSCO - Sourcing & Procurement - Artificial Intelligence, you will engage with clients to optimize sourcing and procurement processes, driving cost savings and enhancing supplier collaboration. Within our Operations practice, you will focus on analyzing client needs and developing strategies to streamline processes and improve productivity. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to navigate complex situations, build meaningful client relationships, and guide junior team members. You will be responsible for analyzing intricate problems, mentoring others, and maintaining professional standards.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will lead client engagements to enhance sourcing and supplier management while improving procurement efficiency through data‑driven methodologies. You will guide clients in adopting advanced technologies, including AI, to unlock value and enable enterprise‑wide transformation. This position offers the opportunity to develop your personal brand and deepen your technical skills while contributing to the firm’s overall business strategies. You will also have the chance to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions in an evolving business landscape.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance sourcing and procurement processes
• Leading client engagements to optimize procurement strategies through data‑driven methodologies
• Developing and implementing strategic sourcing frameworks to drive cost savings and supplier collaboration
• Guiding clients in adopting AI technologies to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness
• Designing procurement data governance frameworks to support reliable analytics and AI model performance
• Conducting workshops and training sessions to transfer knowledge on new tools and technologies
• Collaborating with IT and client data owners to improve data structures for spend analytics and forecasting models
• Leading the development and deployment of machine learning models for sourcing and procurement
• Supporting team hiring, training, and development activities to build a skilled workforce
• Driving business development activities and capability building with leadership teams

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Demonstrating proficiency in complex procurement and contract management
• Utilizing SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes
• Excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing
• Implementing procurement process improvements and spend analysis
• Leveraging AI and digital tools for procurement modernization
• Conducting workshops and training on new procurement technologies
• Leading data governance initiatives for procurement analytics

Travel Requirements

Not Specified