About the role:
Integrated Services (part of Business Solutions) has a vacancy for a Procurement Commodity Manager to support the UK firm’s Sales and Marketing function. The role is likely to suit an individual with good strategic sourcing experience gained in a mature Procurement environment. Candidates with either strong generalist procurement experience and/or experience working within the Marketing sector will be considered.
PwC UK’s Sales and Marketing function consists of 4 capability areas: Strategy & Insight, Marketing, Sales and The Delivery Hub, all of which provide key services to the firm and its clients. The capability area requiring the majority of Procurement support will be The Delivery Hub, which includes the creative services area (e.g. design, digital, film production, and animation), purchased knowledge, writing services, corporate merchandise, primary research, secondary research, corporate hospitality and sponsorships.
A prospective candidate should be MCIPS qualified or part-qualified sourcing professional and have established Procurement and sourcing experience. The role will report directly into a Procurement Category Manager but will operate within a structure that allows autonomy and space for an appropriately skilled professional to manage commodity ownership and develop their career within a professional Procurement function.
The role is focused on three key areas:
Strategic Sourcing - supporting and identifying sourcing activity across Sales and Marketing to deliver service quality and commercial value
Relationship Management - acting as a trusted business advisor to Sales and Marketing stakeholders and providing governance support to key supplier relationships
Risk Management - through the negotiation of robust service contracts and service level agreements, compliance with regulatory requirements and internal processes and the ongoing development of best practice procurement processes
This is a regionally based role, ideally situated in our Manchester office*, reporting into a London based Procurement Category Manager. They will collaborate closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to support their sourcing strategy and supply chain requirements in delivering sustainable cost savings and additional added value. The position offers some flexibility in terms of working arrangements, but the individual is required to work a minimum of three days a week from a PwC office.
*Alternative locations may be considered for the right candidate.
What your days will look like:
Supporting and identifying strategic sourcing opportunities. Completing general procurement related administration
Leading / facilitating market reviews, tender exercises, contract preparation and negotiation.
Supporting Sales and Marketing in managing associated risks, facilitating legal support and Compliance requirements
Liaising with Ops and Supplier Manager to develop and monitor KPIs / and participate in preferred supplier review meetings
This role is for you if:
Established Procurement and sourcing experience with developed commercial and technical expertise in the area of sourcing and contract negotiation
Must possess a MCIPS Qualification (or an international equivalent) or have equivalent work experience. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
Strong relationship skills with the ability to build relationships that are genuine and built on trust
Robust communication skills
Ability to identify and address risk management issues
Intellectual agility and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges
What you’ll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
