Procurement Consultant

PwC
R 123 980 - R 156 987 a year
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full time
5 days ago

Management Level

Manager

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.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

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 Manager in the Procurement Excellence team, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will be responsible for managing projects that may include implementing new digital tools, designing and creating procurement operating models, performing spend analyses to identify cost reduction and strategic sourcing opportunities, or designing and implementing procurement process improvements.

You will oversee multiple project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, client satisfaction, and team development. You will also play a key role in business development and building strong client relationships.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing project teams to deliver high-quality solutions to clients

  • Developing and mentoring team members, fostering their professional growth and skills development

  • Overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded

  • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on procurement excellence matters

  • Actively participating in business development activities, including proposal development and client pitches

  • Contributing to the growth of the practice by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships

  • Staying current with industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management

  • Collaborating with other PwC teams to deliver integrated solutions to clients

  • Ensuring project profitability and managing project financials

Preferred skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Supply Chain Management, or similar;

  • Enrolled for or have completed a Procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

  • Experience with digital procurement systems and tools

  • Knowledge of data analytics, SQL, VBA, or other programming languages

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement

Minimum years experience required :

4-6 years of experience in:

  • Management Consulting

  • Procurement

  • Supply Chain Management

At PwC, we're committed to building a culture of belonging. We encourage applications from diverse candidates to join our inclusive and creative community.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 14, 2025

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