Procurement Sourcing Intern - Grad, Operations Consulting

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg is seeking a Management Level Intern/Trainee to assist the Procurement Managed Services team within our Consulting practice. You will gain exposure to end-to-end sourcing, market analysis, supplier engagement and value realization across client assignments.

You will develop analytical, commercial, technology and relationship skills in a fast-paced environment that values curiosity, initiative and quality work.

Qualifications

• Graduate intern with a learning mindset and commitment to development.
• Ability to appreciate diverse perspectives and collaborate.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and deliver quality work.
• Ability to gather information from various sources and analyze data.
• Understanding of PwC tax and audit guidance and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing projects from intake and requirements clarification through market analysis, supplier engagement, bid evaluation, recommendation and handover.
• Conduct supplier and market research, gather category intelligence, identify potential suppliers and support supplier pre-qualification and onboarding.
• Prepare and administer requests for information and proposals, including sourcing documentation, bidder communications, timelines and clarification logs.
• Cleanse and analyse spend, pricing and supplier data; compare bids; develop evaluation packs; and support identification and tracking of savings and other value opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings, actions and approvals with client stakeholders, suppliers and internal team members, escalating risks or delays promptly.
• Maintain accurate sourcing pipelines, trackers, repositories, supplier records, audit trails and management reports using client and firm systems.
• Support negotiation preparation, contracting handovers, supplier performance activities and continuous improvement.

Skills

Learning mindset

Diversity awareness

Proactive attitude

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Job description

PwC in Johannesburg is seeking a Management Level Intern/Trainee to assist the Procurement Managed Services team within our Consulting practice. You will gain exposure to end-to-end sourcing, market analysis, supplier engagement and value realization across client assignments.

You will develop analytical, commercial, technology and relationship skills in a fast-paced environment that values curiosity, initiative and quality work.