Consulting solutions - sourcing and procurement director - tmt - united states, mansfield
a career in operations consulting services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. we focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability.
the sourcing and procurement team, within operations consulting, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their sourcing and procurement capabilities to become a source of value and competitive advantages. we focus on category management, strategic sourcing, procurement transformation enabled by technology, and procurement on demand managed services to drive innovation, cost reduction, and supply resiliency.
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 director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. pwc professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise their potential and support their long-term aspirations.identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create value propositions.look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.i promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
job requirements and preferences:
basic qualifications:
minimum degree required:
bachelor degree
required fields of study:
accounting, business administration/management, economics, industrial and operations engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management
minimum years of experience:
10 year(s)
preferred qualifications:
degree preferred:
master of business administration
preferred knowledge/skills:
demonstrating thought leader-level knowledge with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts, identifying and addressing client needs in the following areas:
managing teams involving sourcing and procurement within telecom, media, and technology industries;building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement;communicating value propositions;managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing, and collection;preparing or coordinating complex written and verbal materials; and,managing budget development, financial management and staff, and producing white papers and/or publishing journal articles on the topic of supply chain management.managing the sourcing & procurement process in three or more of the following skill sets, as well as a specialty in telecommunications, media, and technology sourcing and procurement including:
possessing a deep understanding of spend category strategies for several relevant spend categories, such as it, professional services, marketing;possessing a deep understanding of leading practices for sourcing and procurement processes and policies;using various enterprise sourcing and procurement software such as coupa or ariba;participating in client discussions and meetings, managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues;applying digital supply chain capabilities in sourcing and procurement including machine learning or artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, risk management tools;designing key performance indicators and metrics for sourcing and procurement and its interaction with other functions;designing roles and responsibilities by function or activity;assessing current sourcing and procurement processes and systems and identify opportunities to improve operations;possessing knowledge with product should costing (bottom up cost modelling);possessing knowledge in in-sourcing and/or outsourcing assessment;managing budget development, financial management and staff, and producing white papers and/or publishing journal articles on the topic of supply chain management;identifying and addressing client needs;building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement;creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members, providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues;managing resource requirements, project plans and budgets;preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials; and,communicating and influencing a variety of stakeholders at all levels (client executives, directors, internal project teams, etc.).please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a pwc office, client location or pwc-sponsored events, you must be fully vaccinated against covid-19.
pwc does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, pwc sponsorship through the h-1b lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: [link available when viewing the job] />
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at pwc without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. pwc is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
for positions based in san francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the san francisco fair chance ordinance.
for positions in colorado, visit the following link for information related to colorado's equal pay for equal work act: [link available when viewing the job] />
#li-remote
Apply to this job now Report abuse