Procurement Sourcing Specialist

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

PwC in Johannesburg seeks a Manager in the Procurement Excellence team to lead sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement optimization. You will coordinate with finance, operations and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions and ensure contract lifecycle management with a focus on cost reduction and process improvements.

You will also develop strategic supplier relationships, oversee tender processes, and mentor team members while upholding PwC's

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable).
• Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa.
• Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Minimum years experience: 7+ years in procurement or sourcing roles, contract management and SRM within a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding.
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities.
• Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations.
• Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions.
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals.
• Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management.
• Supporting business development by identifying cost reduction opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Analyse interconnections of system, &"

Ownership of projects (planning,Budget

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring others

Conflict resolution with stakeholders

Uphold professional standards

Leadership and motivation

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent

Procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) advantageous

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

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 Manager 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 manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous process improvement. You will also play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing sourcing projects from identification of requirements through to contract establishment and supplier onboarding
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify optimal sourcing opportunities
• Leading tender processes including pre-tender clarification meetings, commercial adjudication, and post-tender negotiations
• Developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships across various commodity categories
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards throughout all procurement activities
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders including finance, operations, and technical teams to deliver integrated procurement solutions
• Monitoring supplier performance and managing contract lifecycle including variations, escalations, and renewals
• Implementing process improvements and driving procurement transformation initiatives
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and producing performance reports for management
• Supporting business development by identifying cost reduction opportunities and strategic sourcing initiatives

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement/Project Management or NQF 7 equivalent (Desirable)
• Enrolled for or completed procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with sourcing systems, particularly SAP Ariba or Coupa
• Strong commercial knowledge of market commodities and services
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Minimum years experience required: 7+ years of experience in: Procurement or sourcing roles, Contract management and supplier relationship management, Commercial operations within a corporate environment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive procurement team that drives commercial excellence and stakeholder value creation.

Travel Requirements Up to 20%.

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No.

Job Posting End Date October 17, 2026.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We'll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.