Job Description

& Summary A career in Procurement, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage all aspects related to organizing firm wide events, indirect procurement activities, and travel arrangements for the organization. This role plays a critical part in coordinating events, optimizing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. You will be the process owner of the procurement standard practices and compliance infrastructure. 1. Firmwide Events Management Plan, coordinate, and execute firmwide events, including conferences, seminars, workshops, client meetings, and internal gatherings. Develop event strategies, themes, and objectives aligned with the organization\'s goals. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their event requirements and provide guidance and support throughout the event planning process. Source and negotiate contracts with event vendors, such as venues, caterers, audio-visual providers, and other event-related services. Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality event experiences. Oversee event logistics, including attendee registration, travel arrangements, accommodations, and on-site coordination. 2. Indirect Procurement Management: Develop and implement the indirect procurement strategy for the organization, focusing on non-production-related goods and services. Identify procurement needs for various departments, such as office supplies, IT equipment, marketing materials, facilities maintenance services, and other operational expenditures. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and other relevant criteria. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and optimize costs. Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong supplier relationships. Analyze spending patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to control and reduce costs. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirement 3. Travel Management: Develop and implement travel policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Oversee travel bookings, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and visa arrangements. Collaborate with travel agencies and suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure competitive rates. Provide travel-related support and guidance to employees, including travel booking assistance and travel policy education. Track and analyze travel expenses, identify opportunities for cost savings, and implement measures to control travel-related costs. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in travel management to enhance travel programs and services. 4. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to understand their needs and align strategies. Foster strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and travel agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to management regarding events, procurement, and travel activities, including budget tracking, cost savings, and performance metrics. Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. As a Procurement Manager, you\'ll work as part of a team of problem solvers in the areas of procurement, events and travel within PwC. The roles and responsibilities of this role includes to: Manage the end to end procurement process and ensure compliance with standards Review current processes and suggest improvements Involved in procurement budgets and forecasts Review requests for proposals (RFPs) Review and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development Prepare procurement related reports and present them to management Uphold the firm\'s code of ethics and business conduct Preferred Skills Bachelor\'s degree in any discipline Proven experience in event management, indirect procurement, and travel management. In-depth knowledge of event planning and execution, procurement best practices, and travel management principles. Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events, procurement projects, and travel arrangements simultaneously. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in procurement software and systems. Familiarity with travel booking platforms and tools. Leadership and team management abilities. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Education Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications Required Skills Optional Skills Desired Languages Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship No Government Clearance Required Yes September 30, 2023

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