Sourcing & Procurement - Value Capture - Manager

Overview

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement transformation engagements within PwC's Operations Consulting practice, managing client delivery and a team at the Acceleration Center India.

What you'll do

• Lead procurement project delivery and ensure execution against KPIs.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing methodologies to drive value.
• Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement teams.
• Provide insights and recommendations for process efficiencies and procurement optimizations.
• Lead client discussions and drive influence through actionable insights.
• Mentor and upskill team members on category management, analytics, sourcing methodologies, and consulting excellence.
• Drive account growth by identifying white-space opportunities and collaborating with engagement partners.
• 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.
• Manage major sourcing events, lead supplier qualification and negotiations, structure and execute contracting agreements, and oversee supply ramp-up and supplier transitions.
• 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).

What you'll need

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 9 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.
• Full-time masters degree/equivalent is a must.
• 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with digital procurement platforms (Agentic Tools, SAP Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
• Experience with data analytics tools (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.

Nice to have

• MBA in Operations, Strategy.
• 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.

Details

• Location: Bangalore (SDC) - Business Bay - Pune.
• Travel requirements: Not specified.