Procurement Senior Analyst

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry / Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Managed Services is the delivery and execution business within PwC, providing operational solutions for clients. It brings the best of PwC’s advisory capabilities, our technology expertise and our operational delivery to help clients solve complex problems

The Procurement analyst is responsible for the research, provision and analysis of spend, supplier and market data for supporting procurement operations and reporting.

You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

The Procurement analyst is responsible for the research, provision and analysis of spend, supplier and market data for supporting procurement operations and reporting.

You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

The Procurement analyst is responsible for the research, provision and analysis of spend, supplier and market data for supporting procurement operations and reporting.

You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

The Procurement Senior analyst is responsible for the research, provision and analysis of spend, supplier and market data for supporting procurement operations and reporting.

You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre as part of a PwC team providing procurement services for PwC clients.

Procurement Operations

Assist in the processing of Purchase Orders and / or Invoices Review and highlight discrepancies in Purchase Orders and / or Invoices Maintain product / service catalogs in ERP or procurement system Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers Support in managing spot buys, bidding / RFx process Support in analysis of pricing and technical competence of goods and services Review contracts ensuring compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments and rebates Support in supplier assessments, scorecards, and other analytics to manage supplier performance Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards and preferred supplier lists Support risk management assessment relating to suppliers Monitor and report all open transactions Analyze and report goods / services rates’ discrepancy periodically Perform spend analysis to determine internal trends such as top suppliers, procured categories of good / services, payment compliance, etc. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities

Reporting

Perform cost analysis and forecasting while reviewing purchase requisitions, contracts, purchase orders Conduct comprehensive spend analysis on category basis, country basis, BU basis, etc Track and communicate savings achieved from cost reduction initiatives Report procurement team’s SLAs and KPIs, monitor compliance

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. CIPS or equivalent) would be advantageous

Preferred Skills

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 Experience in working with ERP or procurement systems Ability to make data-driven procurement decisions. Commitment to ethical and sustainable procurement practices

Expected Competencies

Values, behaviors & attitude

Organizational and planning skills Financial orientation Detail orientation Analytical skills Stakeholder management

Minimum Years Experience Required

3-5 years of experience within procurement organization, 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

N / A

Education

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Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Outsourcing, Claims Performance Management, Communication, Complaint Management, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Review, Contract Review, Corrective Actions, Creativity, Customer Data Management (CDM), Customer Due Diligence, Customer Handling, Data Entry, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessment, Delivery Excellence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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