Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Procurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, Supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations team and spend.

negotiate legal terms, ensure legal compliance, and set official contract strategies , in addition to drafting and editing contracts , and demonstrating excellent attention to detail abilities and excellent communication skills, with in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements, and legal terminology

Procurement sits within the centralised Finance Function and is managed by the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategy development, implementation/administration of procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend via category management, as well as supporting the operational aspects of the agreement with the operations team and spend.

This role is responsible for managing and optimising procurement activities including purchase order (PO) creation, PO termination or cancellation, and catalogue management. The officer ensures cost-effective purchasing and reliable inventory management, contributing to the overall reduction of procurement costs under $50k and tracking savings.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Overseeing agreement drafted by the procurement Team and provide feedback and guidance to create a stronger work product and streamline the process
• Ensure the integration of catalogues with other business systems to enhance procurement operations.
• Support in Negotiating for Ts&Cs with vendors to insure best firm interest
• Supports team and LOS to ensure that Procurement processes efficiently align with business needs and objectives
• Support in setting up amending suppliers contracts/SLAs ensuring legal adequateness.
• Support risk management strategies and processes to mitigate potential procurement risks.
• Own, maintain and continuously improve the procurement contracts depository and database.
• Develop and maintain processes for catalogue development, governance, and performance monitoring.
• Highlight any contracts/services that are about to expire ahead of time to allow for enough time for the renewal process.
• Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team's own knowledge management database
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures
• Responsible for the continuing professional development of self
• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field required
  
  

Language

• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
  
  

Overall Experience

• 1+ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Corporate Procurement principles
• Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships
• Ability to work within a team and develop excellent relationships with co-workers
• Ability to adhere to and implement corporate procurement policies
• Negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors
• Strong ability to collaborate across functions
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience in a large organisation
• Experience within the Middle East is an advantage
  
  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Analysis, Business Requirements Analysis, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Lifecycle Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Compliance Monitoring, Contractual Risk Management, Cost Analysis, Cost Management, Customer Liaison, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Indirect Sourcing, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Procurement {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date