Procurement Senior Analyst

PwC Middle East; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Procurement Analyst to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in procurement operations to enhance supplier performance and drive cost efficiency. You will be responsible for analyzing spend data, managing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. With a commitment to ethical practices, you will play a crucial role in supporting the procurement needs of clients across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading firm dedicated to delivering exceptional value and fostering lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, ideally in the Middle East.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing Purchase Orders and conducting market research.
• Perform cost analysis, track savings, and report on procurement KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing techniques

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management

Certifications in procurement (CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Managed Services is the delivery and execution business within PwC, providing operational solutions for clients. It brings the best of PwC’s advisory capabilities, our technology expertise and our operational delivery to help clients solve complex problems.

The Procurement analyst is responsible for the research, provision and analysis of spend, supplier and market data for supporting procurement operations and reporting. You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

Procurement Operations

• Assist in the processing of Purchase Orders and/or Invoices
• Review and highlight discrepancies in Purchase Orders and/or Invoices
• Maintain product/service catalogs in ERP or procurement system
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers
• Support in managing spot buys, bidding/RFx process
• Support in analysis of pricing and technical competence of goods and services
• Review contracts ensuring compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments and rebates
• Support in supplier assessments, scorecards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance
• Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards and preferred supplier lists
• Support risk management assessment relating to suppliers
• Monitor and report all open transactions
• Analyze and report goods/services rates’ discrepancy periodically
• Perform spend analysis to determine internal trends such as top suppliers, procured categories of good/services, payment compliance, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities

Reporting

• Perform cost analysis and forecasting while reviewing purchase requisitions, contracts, purchase orders
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis on category basis, country basis, BU basis, etc.
• Track and communicate savings achieved from cost reduction initiatives
• Report procurement team’s SLAs and KPIs, monitor compliance

Minimum Education And Specific Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is a plus
• Certifications in relevant fields (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) would be advantageous

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of end to end procurement process, including supplier relationship management
• Data analysis and data-driven procurement decisions
• Knowledge of techniques and processes of strategic sourcing
• Experience in working with ERP or procurement systems
• Ability to make data-driven procurement decisions
• Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices

Expected Competencies

• Organizational and planning skills
• Financial orientation
• Detail orientation
• Analytical skills
• Stakeholder management

Minimum Years Experience Required

3-5 years of experience within procurement organization, ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology with a leading firm, preferably in the Middle East region.

Additional Application Instructions

N/A

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date