Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Senior Associate

About the role

PwC's operations consulting specialists provide consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. They analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on sourcing and procurement, you will optimise these 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.
• You will provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.
• You will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others.
• You will anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and deliver quality work.
• You will embrace increased ambiguity and use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Requirements

• Respond effectively to 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Required Field(s) of Study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management
• Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree Preferred: Master of Business Administration
• Leading the design of a module/set of modules within Coupa, identifying gaps, and developing business and technical requirements.
• Leading Project Management activities, including work plan development, status meetings, and supporting leadership communications and presentations.
• Overseeing junior staff and providing guidance and coaching to ensure their development and success on engagements.
• Providing fact-based insights based on qualitative and quantitative data sets to support recommendations.
• Communicating firm understanding of both Strategic and Operational Procurement practices, guiding client leadership and staff.
• Overseeing Supplier Enablement activities, supporting change management activities related to communications and training.
• Coordinating with Change Management teams in system deployment activities, including training, communications, go-live readiness, and leading applicable stakeholder calls.
• Overseeing hypercare activities and providing recommendations and solutions to address any unexpected post-go-live issues.
• Understanding of Sourcing and Procurement leading practices and the ability to communicate at a strategic and operational level.
• Possessing the ability to facilitate working sessions with client leads to define business requirements and design leading practice solutions.
• Thinking creatively and independently to solve complex problems.
• Providing insights and improvements to current tool sets and offering opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrating extensive interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff.
• Possessing the ability to develop presentations for leadership level clients.
• Demonstrating experience in Procure to Pay, Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Management modules of Coupa.
• Demonstrating experience in CLM-A, Risk modules, Coupa Pay, and Coupa Expenses.
• Understanding of system architecture and benefits of different ERP systems and their connectivity with Coupa.
• Possessing the ability to motivate others, including staff and client personnel.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.

EEO Statement

PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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