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Manager
The Opportunity
Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.
As a Sourcing & Procurement - Value Capture - Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement transformations within our Operations Consulting practice. You will be at the forefront of delivering impactful solutions to our clients, leveraging your skills to optimize procurement processes and enhance value capture strategies. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' 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.
In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative sourcing strategies and procurement solutions, driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Lead should-cost modeling and support Make vs. Buy strategy development.
Bring industry-specific insights from Pharma / Life Sciences/ Industrial Products / Technology, Media and Telecom / Consumer Markets / allied sectors to inform category strategies and sourcing events.
Leverage experience in direct categories (APIs, Excipients, Chemicals, Packaging Materials, etc.) to guide formulation of category playbooks.
Advise clients on supplier capability assessments, cost drivers, and risk factors specific to GMP-compliant supply chains.
Execute value engineering strategies to optimize product design and cost structures.
Implement sourcing strategies through:
Provide category management expertise across various direct and indirect categories
Design and implement supplier management frameworks, including supplier performance, relationships, and risk management programs
Perform procurement diagnostics to assess current-state maturity, process gaps, and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with the client’s strategic vision
Develop and streamline end-to-end procurement processes; design and implement procurement operating models aligned with client’s business objectives
Support clients in establishing large-scale Procurement Centers of Excellence (COEs)
Contribute to procurement modernization initiatives leveraging analytics, automation, and digital tools.
Drive continuous improvement by staying informed of the latest industry trends and emerging procurement methodologies.
Drive capability build initiatives within the practice (templates, tools, accelerators, training modules)
Partner with PwC leadership to build new offerings around value capture, direct materials sourcing, and supply risk management
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor) and GenAI capabilities to build automation assets and accelerators (e.g., spend analytics, should-cost models, sourcing playbooks) that enhance procurement modernization and value capture delivery
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
Experience with digital procurement platforms (Agentic Tools, SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Experience with
(e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).
Exposure to AI-assisted coding/ development tools (e.g., Cursor) and GenAI platforms, with experience building or leveraging AI-enabled assets and accelerators to enhance sourcing and value capture delivery.
Full-time masters degree/equivalent is a must. MBA in Operations, Strategy preferred.
6-8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or sourcing strategy.
Experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Chemicals, or allied industries with exposure to sourcing of direct materials such as APIs, excipients, solvents, specialty chemicals, or biologics.
Familiarity with GMP supply chains, supplier audits, regulatory frameworks, and operations processes (manufacturing/packaging/quality).
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.
What Sets You Apart
- Demonstrating proficiency in complex procurement and contract management
- Utilizing SAP Ariba and Coupa Software for procurement processes
- Excelling in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing
- Managing budgetary and financial aspects of procurement projects
- Leading teams in procurement process improvement initiatives
- Embracing change and fostering innovation in procurement strategies
- Coaching and mentoring junior staff in procurement practices
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What experience is required?
9+ years of experience is required.
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