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Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Manager
Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - ManagerPwC • New Orleans,LA
Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Manager

Operations Consulting - Sourcing & Procurement - Coupa - Manager

PwC • New Orleans,LA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

& SummaryAt 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.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Basic Qualifications :

Minimum Degree Required (BQ)

Bachelor's Degree

Required Field(s) of Study (BQ)

Accounting,Business Administration / Management,Economics,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Industrial Engineering,Supply Chain Management

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ)

5 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree Preferred

Master of Business Administration

Preferred Knowledge / Skills

Demonstrates extensive abilities and / or a proven record of success as a team leader :

  • Leading the design of a module / set of modules within Coupa leveraging past experience and leading practices;
  • Identifying gaps, developing the business and / or technical requirements to build leading practice designs for clients;
  • Leading Project Management activities including work plan development, status meetings, supporting the development of leadership communications and presentations;
  • Overseeing junior staff and providing guidance and coaching to ensure their development and success on engagements;
  • Overseeing work progress and ensuring timely completion of technical development activities;
  • Providing fact based insights based on qualitative and quantitative data sets to support recommendations;
  • Communicating firm understanding of both Strategic and Operational Procurement practices, helping to guide client leadership and staff in support of a leading practice system;Ê
  • Providing oversight and guidance to system build and testing activities;
  • Overseeing Supplier Enablement activities including supporting change management activities related to communications and training;
  • Coordinating with Change Management teams in the system deployment activities, including training, communications, go-live readiness and leading applicable stakeholder calls; and,
  • Overseeing hypercare activities and providing recommendations and solutions to address any unexpected post-go-live issues.
  • Demonstrates extensive abilities and / or a proven record of success as a team leader :

  • Understanding of Sourcing and Procurement leading practices and the ability to communicate at a strategic and operational level;
  • Possessing the ability to facilitate working sessions with client leads to define business requirements and design leading practice solutions;
  • Thinking creatively and independently to solve complex problems;Ê
  • Providing insights and improvements to current tool sets and offers opportunities for improvement;
  • Demonstrating extensive interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff;
  • Possessing the ability to develop presentations for leadership level clients;
  • Demonstrating experience in Procure to Pay, Sourcing, Contracting,Êand Supplier Management modules of Coupa;
  • Demonstrating experience in CLM-A, Risk modules, Coupa Pay and Coupa Expenses;
  • Understanding of system architecture and benefits of different ERP systems and their connectivity with Coupa; and,
  • Possessing the ability to motivate others, including staff and client personnel.
  • Travel Requirements

    Up to 60%

    Job Posting End Date

    Learn more about how we work : PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy : .As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines : The salary range for this position is : $99,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

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