Procurement Manager

Line of Service : Internal Firm Services Industry / Sector : Not Applicable Specialism : IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other Management Level : Manager Job Description & Summary

The Procurement Service Tower Manager is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations for the Tower by collaborating with various teams to ensure streamlined project delivery, continuous learning and improvement. You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients. Roles And Responsibilities

Daily tasks and delivery expectation

Team Management

Management of the team’s performance, SLAs and KPIs Manage both PwC and client stakeholders Promote and improve stakeholders Net Promoter Scope (NPS) Boost skills and competency development of procurement team Lead transformation of service delivery Operations Management

Oversee all elements of operational delivery of clients’ procurement processes Develop procurement strategies inline with developed procurement plan Manage contract negotiations and awarding processes Review procurement team’s transaction ensuring integrity and compliance with procurement policy and practices Approve and monitor transactions Analyze existing contracts effectiveness and monitor contract compliance Identify potential spend leakage Embed understanding of the market’s supply chain dynamics and associated risks within client delivery Build rapport and manage cross‑functional teaming Establish and maintain relationship with strategic suppliers Process Enhancement

Expected Skills

Creation and improvement of best‑practice based processes Management and optimization of business processes Identify and realize effective cost reduction opportunities Optimization and management of procurement systems Reporting : Periodical reporting of the team’s and service performance, KPIs and SLAs Knowledge of end to end procurement process, including supplier relationship management Data analysis and data‑driven procurement decisions Knowledge of techniques and processes of strategic sourcing Ability to make data‑driven procurement decisions Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices Strong negotiation skills E‑procurement solutions knowledge Expected Competencies

Values, behaviors & attitude

Strong leadership skills Project management Strategic mindset Stakeholder management Ability to influence Communicate with impact Project management Results driven Drive organizational excellence Required Language Skills

Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus Minimum Education And Specific Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management / Administration or equivalent from an accredited university is a plus Certifications in relevant fields (e.g. PMP or equivalent) would be advantageous Minimum Years Experience Required

Minimum 7 years of professional experience, ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology with a leading firm, preferably in the Middle East region Additional Application Instructions

NA Travel Requirements

Up to 100% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No Government Clearance Required

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