service line
Internal company services
industry sector
do not apply
Specialization
IFS – Finance
management level
First Assistant
Job description and summary
The Procurement profession, within the Company’s internal services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational and strategic purposes. As part of the team, you will help develop our standard practices and compliance infrastructure, and manage relationships for both internal customers and suppliers to assist with strategic supplier selection, supplier diversity, and contract negotiations.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities
Financial
Follow the purchasing strategy established by the team leadership, focusing on high opportunity spending areas, identifying spending savings on challenging purchases across the business
Assist the Procurement Category Leader in managing category spending, defining category strategies, and working to improve contract terms, cost estimation, and quality of services provided
– Review vendor performance and measure performance across the region
Supports RFI/RFP operations within expenditure categories, including creation of work scopes, technical and commercial evaluation, recommendation, and facilitation of signature with key stakeholders
Review contract terms and recommend modifications that support the position/benefits of the PwC, particularly financial negotiation strategies for all critical areas of spending, with a view to achieving annual reductions in such spending as spending
Personally embodying the company’s culture of long-term savings on purchasing costs, driving the spirit of regionalism/centralization of procurement and contract spending, such as regional framework agreements
– Record savings across purchase categories
Ensure accurate capture of procurement data for entry into financial systems such as LPOs etc., ensuring meaningful and accurate data collection, matching and appropriate management
client
Build internal customer relationships for the special spending category, with key function leaders and build collaborative relationships with a common goal of optimizing functional procurement budgets
Support the development of external supplier relationships with key market partners for the special spending category
Responsible for the day-to-day support of functional procurement activities, including tenders, contract award, negotiations, etc.
Finalize purchase order details and deliveries once contracts are awarded
Provides ongoing contract management support to those teams that may need additional support
Ensure internal customer satisfaction with procurement services
internal process
Supporting internal procurement projects and initiatives with any available capabilities
Work with business partners to ensure understanding of customer needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of effective procurement processes and tools in the region
Escalate any issues to the Team Leader for resolution
Support the design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within the category management team
Support risk management and identification of mitigation approaches, as well as implementation of supply contracts and agreements
Track and report on key functional metrics to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Manage and implement reports and analysis as required
Supports risk management and identification of mitigation approaches, as well as implementation of agreements
Manages the process of risk, quality and independence and promotes fair trade within the company
learning and growth
Capture templates and standards into a repository to build your team’s knowledge management database
Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
– Responsible for continuous professional development
Act as a primary resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed
Available to sponsor a work visa?
no
Government permit required?
no
At PwC Middle East, we set an ambitious goal and strive to live it every day: solving important problems and building trust in the community.
We are a community of analysts who come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustainable results. We solve important problems, and support each other as we grow, develop and build satisfying careers.
PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused services to public and private clients through assurance, audit, transaction, advisory, tax and legal. We rely on our development legacy that brings together the collective expertise of more than 7,000 people in our region with offices in 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.
We strive to deliver consistently innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustainable results. We are proud of the strength that comes from all of our different backgrounds and experiences and value the uniqueness of everyone. We thrive on uncertainty, operate with integrity and benefit from the diverse perspectives of our teams.
If you are looking for a place that nurtures your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagine ways of working to enable you to live a more balanced life, then you are the PwCer of the future.