Procurement Specialist

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Johannesburg to manage procurement activities and support policy execution. The role involves analyzing spending trends, fostering supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree, CIPS registration (preferred), and strong analytical skills. The position also requires practical experience in procurement processes and software proficiency. This role supports growth within the firm and offers opportunities for impactful contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement software.
• Ability to execute end-to-end procurement processes.
• Demonstrated skills in finding cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Officer in driving procurement policy activities.
• Analyze trends in spending across categories to develop cost reduction strategies.
• Assist with supplier selection processes.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

Active Listening

Accepting Feedback

ESG Reporting

Communication

Education

Graduate degree

CIPS registered

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Line of Service

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact.

Those in sustainability reporting at PwC will focus on increasing the capability of clients' reporting function to meet regulation and stakeholder need for trusted transparent reporting, performance measurement and value-creation. You will analyse client needs (scoping, materiality and gap assessments), offer technical interpretation of respective (regulatory or voluntary standards) and use technology to design and embed data and reporting systems, processes and controls in a target operating model.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

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

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• 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.

Purpose of Job

The primary role of the Procurement Manager is to support the Procurement Officer. This includes taking responsibility for driving all activities related to the procurement policy. The role is to ensure that the policy is executed within the Firm which involves, training, support, administration, governance and execution of policy actions to drive compliance, savings, risk mitigation and overall oversight on procurement activities across Africa.

Key Outputs

• Internal Audit findings - collation, interpretation and execution
• ISQM - research, understanding, execution. Maintenance of database, tracking and quality screening
• NetZero - supplier engagement, categorisation, tracking
• Budget tracking - Analyze trends in spending across categories and develop strategies for cost reduction
• Supplier Selection - assist with supplier selection across IFS
• Procurement Panel - assist with panel process
• ProcureCheck - loading of new data, screening, risk assessment
• Onboarding - develop automated process for onboarding suppliers
• Software - continue testing and investigation across the global network
• Tenders - develop tender process and assist with tenders
• Policy Development - Bring through best practices and adapt it to Firm needs. Develop and execute training for Staff
• Contracts - work with OGC to create the SOW in Contracts for specific projects/spend (large value)
• Sourcing - determine opportunities for cost reduction and work with LoS to deliver this
• Networking - work with global network to share and incorporate best practices into Africa
• BBBEE - review Procurement aspects of BBBEE and identify risks for Firm on TMPS
• Deployment and management of ERP software designed to support procurement activities.

Experience

• Procurement software experience
• Drafting of Scope of work
• Demonstrated ability to find cost savings
• Drafting of Contracts, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements
• End-to-end procurement process execution - sourcing through to payment
• Procure to Pay experience
• Experience working with large data, data management and data analytics
• Practical experience in working at a site level
• Experience in professional services (highly desirable)

Qualifications

• Graduate degree
• CIPS registered (preferred)

Competencies / Attributes

• Highly analytical
• Whole leadership
• Business acumen
• Technical and digital
• Global and inclusive
• Relationships

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Climate Finance, Climate Reporting, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Economic Impact Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Environmental Impact Valuation, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Learning Agility, Materiality Analysis, Maturity Assessments, Nature Finance, Nature Reporting, Optimism {+ 8 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

February 28, 2026