Procurement Excellence Consultant

PwC South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa in Durban seeks a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team to own delivery across procurement & supply chain projects. You will perform spend analytics, design procurement operating models, and help implement digital tools for clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong client satisfaction.

You will also contribute to business development and nurture client relationships while staying current with industry trends and PwC methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• Enrolled for or have completed a Procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with digital procurement systems and tools.
• Knowledge of data analytics, SQL, VBA, or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of the use of relevant AI tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and deliver high-quality solutions to clients
• Conduct spend analytics and operating model assessments, and support the development of client solutions
• Build strong client relationships and support senior team members in advising clients on procurement excellence matters
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and preparation for client pitches
• Contribute to practice development by supporting the identification of new opportunities and the expansion of existing client relationships
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management
• Collaborate with other PwC teams to deliver integrated solutions to clients

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Procurement qualification (CIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

VBA

AI tools

Procurement systems/tools

Job description

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Associate in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will be owning the development of deliverables that may include implementing new digital tools, designing and creating procurement operating models, performing spend analyses to identify cost reduction and strategic sourcing opportunities, or designing and implementing procurement process improvements.

You will take ownership of delivery on projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and client satisfaction. You will also play a key role in business development and building strong client relationships.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and deliver high-quality solutions to clients
• Conduct spend analytics and operating model assessments, and support the development of client solutions
• Build strong client relationships and support senior team members in advising clients on procurement excellence matters
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and preparation for client pitches
• Contribute to practice development by supporting the identification of new opportunities and the expansion of existing client relationships
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management
• Collaborate with other PwC teams to deliver integrated solutions to clients

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar;
• Enrolled for or have completed a Procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Experience with digital procurement systems and tools
• Knowledge of data analytics, SQL, VBA, or other programming languages
• Knowledge of the use of relevant AI tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Minimum years experience required:

2-4 years of experience in:

• Management Consulting
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management

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