Senior Associate - Procurement and Supply Chain Advisory

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

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 connected supply chain at PwC, you will focus on optimising supply chain operations and improving end-to-end visibility and collaboration. You will work closely with clients to analyse supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness. Working in this area, you will provide guidance on technology and data analytics to create a connected and agile supply chain network.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: A career in our Supply Chain Management practice, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their supply chain to move beyond the role of a cost-effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantage. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain planning and execution, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, logistics and warehousing, digital technologies to drive both topline growth and profitability.

You’ll be a part of a team that helps organisation’s in transforming their supply chains into a strategic asset. You’ll work with our clients to develop a supply chain strategy, optimise their supply chain footprint and logistics, manage transportation and distribution, develop integrated business planning solutions, and leverage digital to make it future ready.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange appropriate assignments and experiences to support others' learning and development.
• Seek out different ways to use current and relevant technological advances.
• Analyze marketplace trends - economic, social, cultural, technological - to identify opportunities and create value propositions.
• Deploy methods to keep up with, and stay ahead of, new developments and ideas.
• Offer a global perspective in stakeholder discussions and when shaping solutions/recommendations.
• Drive and take ownership for developing networks that help deliver what is best for stakeholders.
• Proactively manage stakeholders to create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Supply Chain Integrated Planning Transformation
• Procurement Transformation
• Logistics Transformation
• Digital supply chain in Consumer goods, Pharma, Automotive, Industrial products sectors.
• Additionally, the candidate should have experience in program managing technology solution implementations such as SAP IBP/ APO, JDA, Ariba, Oracle transportation, Warehouse management solutions or any custom solutions as part of the transformation.

Preferred skill sets:

• Experience working in the Consulting Industry
• Exposure to Source to Pay Systems (Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa etc.)
• Ivalua, Coupa, SAP certification is a plus.

Years of experience required:

4-7 Years

Education qualification:

B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E/MBA/MCA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, MBA (Master of Business Administration)Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Procurement

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Budgetary Management, Business Planning, Communication, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Design for Flexibility, Distribution Channel Optimization, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Establishing Inventory Levels, Financial Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Trends, Operational Excellence, Operations Strategy, Optimism, Process Improvement, Procurement {+ 10 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 27, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level