PwC
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Job details:
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 sourcing and procurement at PwC, you will focus on optimising sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience. You will work closely with clients to analyse sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization, and develop strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.
Senior Associate - BSCO - Sourcing & Procurement – Analytics & AI
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our Operations Consulting professionals specialize in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. They analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and provide guidance to help streamline processes, improve productivity, and elevate business performance.
Within our Sourcing & Procurement Modernization offering, you will focus on optimizing sourcing and procurement processes to drive cost savings, strengthen supplier collaboration, and improve supply chain resilience. You will partner closely with clients to assess sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization, and develop approaches that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. You will also advise on implementing strategic sourcing frameworks, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions.
Specialty/Competency: Operations & Supply Chain Solutions (Sourcing & Procurement Modernization)
Location: AC Bangalore
Time Type: Full-time
About PwC
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. With offices in 156 countries and more than 295,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
In India, we operate as PwC India and PwC Acceleration Centers. PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), formerly Service Delivery Centers, include two entities in India – Acceleration Center Kolkata and Acceleration Center Bangalore. The Acceleration Centers in India are diverse, global talent hubs focused on delivering value to our clients – providing virtual client engagement support around the world and across all PwC’s services and capabilities.
A role in PwC will provide opportunities to apply skills beyond the workplace to create groundbreaking solutions for clients and our communities.
Job Summary
A career in our
Sourcing & Procurement Modernization practice offers the opportunity to help clients optimize procurement strategies through sourcing transformation, spend analysis, and cost reduction initiatives. As a Senior Associate, you will lead client engagements to enhance sourcing and supplier management while improving procurement efficiency through data-driven methodologies. You will also guide clients in adopting cutting-edge technologies—including AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI—to unlock value and enable enterprise-wide transformation.
PwC’s global leadership development framework provides a structured path for career progression and skill development.
PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include, but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
- AI & Digital Procurement Strategy: Shape AI-enabled procurement strategies by assessing client readiness, identifying high-value use cases (e.g., autonomous sourcing, intelligent contract insights), and defining roadmaps for digital procurement modernization
- Data Governance & Quality: Design and implement procurement data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, lineage, MDM, and controls to support reliable analytics and AI model performance. Partner with IT and client data owners to improve data structures required for spend analytics, supplier risk scoring, and forecasting models.
- AI Model Development & Deployment: Lead development, testing, and deployment of ML/GenAI models for sourcing & procurement using platforms such as AWS, Databricks, or Palantir Foundry
- Knowledge Transfer & Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions to transfer knowledge on new tools, technologies, and process changes to both clients and internal teams.
- Quality & Best Practices: Ensure that the engagement follows best practices in terms of quality, timelines, and cost, while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Team Building: Lead / support team hiring, training & development activities.
- Business & Capability Development: Work closely with US & AC leadership to drive business development activities (e.g. RFP responses, GTM, opportunity identification), as well as capability build.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred. Full-time master’s degree/equivalent is a bonus.
- Active Coupa platform certification; Additional specialization certifications would be a bonus
- 4-6+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing strategy
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement analytics, and supplier management
- Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, influence stakeholders, and drive cost savings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with digital procurement platform - Coupa
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python)
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Opportunity to work on high-impact consulting engagements across diverse industries and help clients achieve measurable improvements
- Intellectually Stimulating Environment: A fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where your ideas shape real-world business transformations
- Career Growth: Clear path for career progression and mentorship from senior leaders in the consulting space
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Innovative Culture: A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, offering you the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team
How to Apply?
If you're ready to drive real value in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter to [email/contact details].
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