Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

In sourcing and procurement at PwC, you will focus on optimising sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience. You will work closely with clients to analyse sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.

Sourcing & Procurement Modernization (S2P Transformation - GEP) – Senior Associate

Specialty/Competency: Operations & Supply Chain Solutions (Sourcing & Procurement Modernization)

Location: AC Bangalore
Time Type: Full-time

About PwC

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. With offices in 156 countries and more than 295,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. Our global strategy ‘The New Equation’ reflects how we solve important problems facing the world—today and tomorrow.

In India, we operate as PwC India and PwC Acceleration Centers. PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), formerly Service Delivery Centers, include two entities in India – Acceleration Center Kolkata and Acceleration Center Bangalore. The Acceleration Centers in India are diverse, global talent hubs focused on delivering value to our clients – providing virtual client engagement support around the world and across all PwC’s services and capabilities.

A role in PwC will provide opportunities to apply skills beyond the workplace to create groundbreaking solutions for clients and our communities. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com.

Job Summary

A career in our Sourcing & Procurement Modernization practice offers the opportunity to help clients optimize procurement strategies through technology transformation and cost reduction initiatives. This role is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and enjoys collaborating with senior stakeholders to create actionable insights.

As a Senior Associate, you will work with the client and project teams to support global engagements to capture value and enable organizational transformation. This includes activities such as conducting analyses and developing insights, preparing excel models, analyzing large sets of data, capturing as-is processes, preparing work plans, and designing to-be processes.

In addition, you will also support the project lead, facilitate meetings to enable decision making, organize and prepare recommendations on client issues, and participate actively in new business development, thought leadership and firm building activities.

PwC’s global leadership development framework provides a structured path for career progression and skill development.

PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include, but are not limited to:

Encourage collaboration and proactively contribute to team discussionsApply critical thinking to complex procurement challenges and strategic decision-makingLeverage data and industry trends to extract insights for S2P strategyProvide clear and structured communication to stakeholders and suppliersMaintain adaptability in working across various business environments and supply chain modelsUphold PwC’s commitment to ethics and business conduct

Additional Responsibilities

Team and Client Management

Lead procurement project delivery and ensure execution against KPIsAct as a key liaison between stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teamsProvide insights and recommendations for process efficiencies and procurement modernizationLead client discussions and drive influence through actionable insights

S2P Transformation

Experience with GEP - Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, as an implementer and administrator; ERP knowledge – SAP / PeopleSoft / ORACLE or others is preferredUnderstanding of fundamental principles of GEP including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processingExperience with AP automation including eInvoicing, scanning and workflow, online tracking, reporting capabilities, electronic invoice user interfaces, supplier networks, etc.Understanding of Sourcing and Contracts module including GEP Price books, Supplier module along with its Integration to ERP (SAP S/4 HANA, ORACLE etc.)Ability to design the approval work flows in GEP transactional documents like PO’s, Service Confirmations and InvoicesAbility to configure, develop, and troubleshoot GEP RESTful APIs and flat file-based integrations for all master and transactional data between P2P platforms and backend systemsAbility to work with middleware tools Like GEP Click, IICS, SAP CI, SAP PO, Dell Boomi to implement middleware logic as part of the Integrations between GEP SMART/QUANTUM & ERP systemAbility to load the master data and transactional data using the GEP Bulk API’s and interface utility toolAbility to develop solutions for clients using service-oriented architecture patterns to ensure master and transactional data are traveling successfully between systemsAbility to gather technical requirements and conduct sessions to design the integrations between P2P platforms and backend systemsAbility to take responsibility for all technical phases of an implementation project including architecture, design, development, test, customization, documentation and data migration solutions for business applications in the SaaS and other ERP systemsAbility to estimate the tasks and resources required to design, build, and test the integration designAbility to design technical logic for solution development/enhancementAbility to work with clients during the hypercare phase to resolve integration issues between GEP and end-to-end systemsAbility to provide expert advice to clients on integration API and flat file best practices and deliver efficient and simple integration design for easy maintenance of system post Go-Live

Skillsets Preferred

Intermediate skills in developing integrations with Web Services, XML, JSON, SQL and or other integration technologiesHands-on experience facilitating application integration architecture discussions and workshopsProven experience in developing integrations using REST API, SOAP Web Services and other integration architectures.Hands-on experience working with middleware platforms such as GEP Click, IICS, SAP CI, SAP PO, Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Snaplogic etc.Proven skills as a team member, team lead or project manager on at least three full life cycle implementationsFunctional knowledge of Procurement business processesTechnical aptitude and comfort in understanding Web-based applications and the SaaS, PaaS and IaaS Cloud models, and Integration concepts as well as application of these technologies in the enterprise environment

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred. Full-time master’s degree/equivalent is a bonus.Active GEP platform certification; Additional specialization certifications would be a bonus4-6+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing strategyStrong expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics, and supplier managementDemonstrated ability to lead negotiations, influence stakeholders, and drive cost savingsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with digital procurement platform - GEPStrong leadership, communication, and analytical skillsExperience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python)

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on high-impact consulting engagements across diverse industries and help clients achieve measurable improvementsIntellectually Stimulating Environment: A fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where your ideas shape real-world business transformationsCareer Growth: Clear path for career progression and mentorship from senior leaders in the consulting spaceCompetitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits packageInnovative Culture: A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, offering you the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team

How to Apply?

If you're ready to drive real value in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to [email/contact details].

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