Global Procurement Senior Manager
Company: PwC
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Specialty/Competency: IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
A career in Procurement, within Internal Firm 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 a part of the team, you'll
assist in developing our standard practices and compliance
infrastructure, managing relationships for both internal clients
and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers,
supplier diversity, and contract negotiations.
As part of our team, you'll be responsible for the acquisition of
services and capital equipment and goods. We serve as the
relationship manager for both internal clients and suppliers by
seeking appropriate solutions for all sourcing needs, creating,
reviewing, and negotiating contractual arrangements through thought
leadership, subject matter specialisation, and strategic
advising.
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 Senior Manager, 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:
Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all,
including quieter members of the team.
Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and
situations.
Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant
detail.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential
solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are
required.
Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive
together to accomplish more than they could apart.
Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and
engagements.
Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and
stakeholders to build trust.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
The Global Procurement Senior Manager will report directly to the
Global Procurement Category Lead responsible for PwC Technology
Third Party Data / Knowledge spend category. The role will support
our business stakeholders across the globe. The role will be
responsible for the development and execution of sourcing
strategies that drive greater efficiency and value from suppliers
and are underpinned by the negotiation of robust contracts that
appropriately manage and mitigate risk.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success
as a team leader:
Demonstrating experience of negotiating procurement contracts for
Technology agreements;
Understanding of software licenses rules, both on premise and SaaS
agreements including contractual models and risks;
Negotiating global agreements and understanding of data privacy
challenges and European regulations;
Working in a team-based environment with remote stakeholders;
Understanding Financial and Quantitative data analysis with ability
to review proposals;
Negotiating using complex commercial models;
Communicating analysis results effectively and clearly, in both
verbal and in written form;
Managing internal and supplier communication with results-driven
mentality;
Focusing on tasks and knowing when to escalate issues;
Managing sourcing activity, from supplier selection through to
contract negotiation and ongoing management in alignment to
business objectives and in compliance with our procurement process
and internal policies;
Acting as a trusted business advisor to functional leaders and
service owners across the PwC network, to develop the right
procurement strategy for each engagement to deliver the best
outcomes and value for the PwC network; and,
Managing risk, via the negotiation of robust contracts, and the
ongoing development of procurement processes incorporating supply
chain sustainability considerations.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
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:
https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the
posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following
webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated
application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
For positions in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New York
State, or Washington State, or for opportunities that will report
to a supervisor, office or other work site in New York State,
please visit the following link for pay range information:
https://pwc.to/payrange-v1-ifsseniormanager
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