Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC Overview: 

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 152 countries with more than 328,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

PwC Middle East Overview:

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 10,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. 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 and Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

The Procurement officer plays a critical role in ensuring that all necessary goods and services are procured efficiently and effectively to support business operations’ sustainability. You will be working in the PwC Delivery Centre providing procurement operation services for PwC clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

P2P processing:

Managing the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods and services

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and meet procurement needs and objectives.

Receive and process business purchase requisitions (PR)

Conduct due diligence on the PR

Understand business requirements indicated in the PR

Ensure appropriate and complete item inputting in the PR

Prepare Purchase order (PO) and share with suppliers

Ensure full adherence to procurement policy throughout the process

Sourcing:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost savings and efficiency

Identify and evaluate suppliers and vendors capable of providing required goods and services

Initiate and manage RFXs (Bid management)

Manage spot buying of low value PRs

Oversee bidders’ inquiries resolution 

Solicit and analyze submitted proposals

Negotiate commercials with suppliers, including terms, pricing, and service level agreements.

Identify goods/services with recurring purchases for developing framework agreements/catalogs

Adhere to bidding rules and prepare bid summary for evaluation and supplier selection

Supplier Relationship Management:

Maintain strong vendors’ relationship

Follow up with supplier on Order Confirmation (OC)

Coordinate the logistics of procured goods/services

Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contract

Resolve supplier issues / disputes as needed

Develop supplier improvement plans and monitor its implementation

Reporting:

Maintain organized records of procurement activities, contracts, purchase orders, bidding documents

Monitor open POs and GR/IR

Achieve indicated SLAs such as Turn-Around times, compliance, etc

Expected Skills:

Strong negotiation skills

Record keeping and documentation

Knowledge of end to end procurement process, including supplier relationship management

Experience in working with ERP or procurement systems

Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, procurement

2-4 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles, ideally having worked with a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology with a leading firm, preferably in the Middle East region

Data analysis and data-driven procurement decisions

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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