Procurement-Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Senior Associate you will focus on purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and purchase optimization to help the organization obtain quality goods and services at the appropriate price. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, guide junior team members, and build meaningful stakeholder connections while developing a deeper understanding of business context within our Internal Firm Services practice. In this role at PwC, you will support cost savings and operational efficiency through data-informed recommendations, careful review of purchase activity, and thoughtful coordination across procurement activities.

Responsibilities

- Executing procurement workstreams for goods, products, and services while supporting cost savings and operational efficiency
- Managing purchase requests, purchase orders, and sourcing activities across assigned categories
- Analyzing supplier proposals, pricing, and contract terms to support procurement decisions
- Coordinating supplier relationship management activities and tracking performance against service expectations
- Reviewing contractual agreements, commercial terms, and vendor risk indicators to support compliance monitoring
- Developing sourcing strategies and preparing analysis that informs category recommendations and spend decisions
- Interpreting procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost management
- Supporting contract lifecycle management activities, including negotiation preparation and issue resolution
- Building relationships with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, anticipate needs, and move work forward
- Using procurement systems and digital tools to maintain accurate records and prepare reports for leadership review

What You Must Have

- At least a High School Diploma or the equivalent degree
- At least 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Experience in procurement sourcing and strategy support
- Managing contract lifecycle and supplier negotiations
- Interpreting procurement data for insights and recommendations
- Applying procurement software and digital tooling
- Anticipating client and team needs
- Developing personal brand through mentoring and reflection

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $151,470. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $55,000 - $187,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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. 

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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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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: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines