Value Capture

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an experienced procurement and category management leader in Bengaluru to drive high-value sourcing programs for life sciences and allied sectors. You will work with stakeholders to develop category playbooks, lead sourcing events, and mentor a team in analytics and consulting excellence.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and governance with exposure to GMP supply chains and AI-enabled procurement tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 9+ years of procurement, category management, or sourcing strategy experience.
• Fluent English; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with digital procurement platforms (Agentic Tools, SAP Ariba, Coupa).
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and procurement analytics tools.
• Exposure to GMP, supplier audits, regulatory frameworks in life sciences.
• Experience with direct materials such as APIs, excipients, solvents, chemicals.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tooling and GenAI capabilities for sourcing and value capture.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement project delivery and ensure KPI achievement.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing methodologies to drive value.
• Act as liaison between stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams.
• Provide insights for process efficiencies and procurement optimization.
• Lead client discussions and drive influence through actionable insights.
• Mentor and upskill team on category management, analytics, and consulting excellence.
• Drive account growth by identifying white-space opportunities and collaborating with engagement partners.
• Lead major sourcing events and negotiations; structure and execute contracts.
• Provide category management expertise across direct/indirect categories.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Operations/Strategy

Tools

Agentic Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Power BI

SQL

Python

Cursor

Job description

Responsibilities

Team and Client Management

• Lead procurement project delivery and ensure execution against KPIs.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing methodologies to drive value.
• Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process efficiencies and procurement optimizations.
• Lead client discussions and drive influence through actionable insights.
• Mentor and upskill team members on category management, analytics, sourcing methodologies, and consulting excellence.
• Drive account growth by identifying white-space opportunities and collaborating with engagement partners.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead should-cost modeling and support Make vs. Buy strategy development.
• Bring industry-specific insights from Pharma / Life Sciences/ Industrial Products / Technology, Media and Telecom / Consumer Markets / allied sectors to inform category strategies and sourcing events.
• Leverage experience in direct categories (APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, Packaging Materials, etc.) to guide formulation of category playbooks.
• Advise clients on supplier capability assessments, cost drivers, and risk factors specific to GMP-compliant supply chains.
• Execute value engineering strategies to optimize product design and cost structures.
• Implement sourcing strategies through:
• Managing major sourcing events
• Leading supplier qualification and negotiations
• Structuring and executing contracting agreements
• Overseeing supply ramp-up and supplier transitions
• Provide category management expertise across various direct and indirect categories
• Design and implement supplier management frameworks, including supplier performance, relationships, and risk management programs

Process Efficiency and Innovation

• Perform procurement diagnostics to assess current-state maturity, process gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with the clients strategic vision
• Develop and streamline end-to-end procurement processes; design and implement procurement operating models aligned with client’s business objectives
• Support clients in establishing large-scale Procurement Centers of Excellence (COEs)
• Contribute to procurement modernization initiatives leveraging analytics, automation, and digital tools.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying informed of the latest industry trends and emerging procurement methodologies.
• Drive capability build initiatives within the practice (templates, tools, accelerators, training modules)
• Partner with PwC leadership to build new offerings around value capture, direct materials sourcing, and supply risk management
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor) and GenAI capabilities to build automation assets and accelerators (e.g., spend analytics, should-cost models, sourcing playbooks) that enhance procurement modernization and value capture delivery

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor\'s degree
• At least 9 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Experience with digital procurement platforms (Agentic Tools, SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).
• Exposure to AI-assisted coding/ development tools (e.g., Cursor) and GenAI platforms, with experience building or leveraging AI-enabled assets and accelerators to enhance sourcing and value capture delivery.
• Full-time masters degree/equivalent is a must. MBA in Operations, Strategy preferred.
• 6-8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing strategy.
• Experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Chemicals, or allied industries with exposure to sourcing of direct materials such as APIs, excipients, solvents, specialty chemicals, or biologics.
• Familiarity with GMP supply chains, supplier audits, regulatory frameworks, and operations processes (manufacturing/packaging/quality).
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, influence stakeholders, and drive cost savings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics tools.