Procurement Excellence Lead: Analytics & Strategy

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

Job summary

PwC South Africa seeks a Senior Associate in Procurement Excellence to drive client solutions across spend analytics, operating models, and process improvements. You’ll own delivery on projects, ensure high-quality outputs, and help grow business with strong client relationships and cross-team collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytics, and proficiency in digital procurement tools, with opportunities to shape procurement strategies for diverse clients in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar.
• CIPS procurement qualification is advantageous.
• Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Experience with digital procurement systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned workstreams and deliver high-quality client solutions.
• Conduct spend analytics and operating model assessments.
• Build strong client relationships and advise on procurement matters.
• Support business development and client pitches.
• Contribute to practice development by identifying new opportunities.
• Stay current with industry trends in procurement and supply chain.
• Collaborate with PwC teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data analytics

SQL

VBA

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or similar

Procurement qualification (CIPS) advantageous

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

PwC South Africa seeks a Senior Associate in Procurement Excellence to drive client solutions across spend analytics, operating models, and process improvements. You’ll own delivery on projects, ensure high-quality outputs, and help grow business with strong client relationships and cross-team collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, analytics, and proficiency in digital procurement tools, with opportunities to shape procurement strategies for diverse clients in a dynamic market.