Strategy& Value Creation - Procurement - Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India invites you to join as Strategy & Value Creation - Procurement - Senior Associate. You will engage in deal strategy and drive procurement transformations for diverse clients, building category strategies and improving source-to-pay across geographies.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors, and contribute to value creation through ESG integration and data-driven insights. This role offers growth in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Procurement transformation and delivery across category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, SRM, and P2P improvement.
• Turnaround value creation with cost-based transformation, cash and working capital improvement, and benefits tracking.
• Digital and analytics fluency with source-to-pay platforms and analytics tools to derive insights from complex spend.
• ESG integration including Scope 3 measurement/management and supplier decarbonisation.
• Stakeholder leadership with strong communication, negotiation, and executive materials.
• Programme/project management in ambiguous environments; path to leadership and career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation—design strategy, target operating model, processes, governance, systems, and tools.
• Own category and sourcing delivery—develop and execute category strategies, run events, negotiate, manage supplier relations and contracts to secure benefits.
• Drive rapid value creation in turnaround contexts—shape cost-out, cash release, and working capital improvement workstreams; align stakeholders and track benefits to P&L.
• Improve source-to-pay performance—diagnose issues, streamline P2P, strengthen controls, and embed data-driven performance management.
• Execute pre- and post-deal M&A procurement activities—carve-out or integration sourcing and day-1 readiness.
• Embed ESG in procurement—integrate sustainability criteria into strategies and supplier selection, manage Scope 3 considerations.
• Lead client engagement and teams—act as trusted advisor, craft executive materials, coach juniors, contribute to propositions.

Skills

Procurement transformation

Turnaround value creation

Digital analytics

ESG integration

Stakeholder leadership

PM / Programme management

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

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 Strategy& Value Creation - Procurement - Senior Associate, you will engage in the dynamic world of deal strategy, focusing on procurement within our Deals practice. You will work closely with clients to develop and implement strategies that drive value creation and enhance procurement processes. This role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse teams, providing insights and solutions that align with client objectives.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your problem‑solving skills and critical thinking to navigate complex client engagements. You will build meaningful client relationships, anticipate needs, and guide junior team members. Your role involves analyzing intricate concepts and maintaining professional standards, all while growing your personal brand and technical skills.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be at the forefront of delivering client‑focused solutions, using your knowledge to interpret data and inform recommendations. You will embrace ambiguity, using it as an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and contribute to the firm’s overall strategies. This position is an excellent opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Roles & Responsibilities On Client Roles May Include

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement transformation—design and implement strategy, target operating model, processes, governance, systems, and tools.
• Own category and sourcing delivery—develop and execute category strategies across direct and indirect spend; run competitive events, negotiations, supplier relationship and contract management to secure tangible benefits.
• Drive rapid value creation in turnaround contexts—shape and deliver cost‑out, cash release, and working capital improvement workstreams; align cross functional stakeholders and track benefits to P&L and cash.
• Improve source‑to‑pay performance—diagnose issues, streamline P2P, strengthen controls, and embed data driven performance management and change adoption.
• Execute pre‑and‑post‑deal M&A transactions – leading commercial procurement sourcing exercises on a carve‑out or integration, and supporting with procurement function day 1 readiness, and post‑deal establishment and value creation.
• Embed ESG in procurement—integrate sustainability criteria into strategies and supplier selection, manage Scope 3 considerations, and support decarbonisation across the supply base.
• Lead client engagement and teams—operate as a trusted advisor, craft executive ready materials, manage multidisciplinary delivery teams, coach junior colleagues, and contribute to proposition development and business development.

Core opportunities within the role

• Create visible impact, deliver rapid turnaround and transformation programmes with quantified cost, cash, and risk reduction outcomes.
• Work across the full procurement value chain—from strategy and operating model to sourcing, contracting, SRM, and P2P performance.
• Leverage leading digital ecosystems—work with modern procurement tools and advanced analytics to accelerate insight and execution.
• Advance sustainability leadership—gain hands on experience integrating ESG into procurement and addressing Scope 3 decarbonisation challenges.
• Grow as a people leader—lead multi‑geography teams, mentor talent, and help shape our market offerings and ways of working.
• This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with other leading PwC capabilities, including technology transformation and workforce optimisation, while developing business acumen across all organisational levels, up to and including executive‑level engagements.

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

• Procurement transformation & delivery—experience spanning category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, SRM, and P2P improvement.
• Turnaround value creation—proven track record of cost‑based transformation, cash and working capital improvement, and benefits tracking.
• Digital & analytics fluency—comfort with source‑to‑pay platforms and the business adoption of digital tools; strong analysis skills (Excel) and familiarity with analytics tooling (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau) to derive insights from complex third party spend.
• ESG integration—understanding of how to embed sustainability into procurement, including Scope 3 measurement/management and supplier decarbonisation.
• Stakeholder leadership—excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders, produce executive materials, and coach junior team members.
• Programme/project management—capable of leading initiatives in ambiguous environments, with limited oversight. As a people focused organisation, PwC will invest in your training and open exciting opportunities for career development across a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑sector team, via dedicated training across a broad range of topic and numerous opportunities to upskill yourself.