Description

Join us in cultivating a collaborative workplace driven by unique perspectives. We’re proud PwC advances a culture that helps everyone to thrive. It's one of the reasons we're recognized as a "Top Company" to work for in Canada. As you ignite a meaningful career and build a network that’ll last for life, you'll work with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to help solve important problems, empowered by technology to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's solutions. We cultivate an environment in which our differences are embraced and our people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. An empowering and diverse environment starts with you. Are you ready to get started?

A career within Operations Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimise all elements of their operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on product innovation and development, supply chain, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing operations, service operations and capital asset programmes to drive both growth and profitability.

A career within Procurement Advisory Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients optimize all elements of their procurement operations to move beyond the role of a cost effective, risk-aware business enabler and become a source of competitive advantages. We focus on hot topics such as: category management and strategic sourcing, procurement operation optimization, contract management, supplier risk and performance management, ESG procurement strategy and execution, to drive growth and profitability, and drive overall value for their organizations.

Important point(s) to consider

Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future: The health, well-being and safety of our colleagues, clients, and communities is our number one priority. Vaccinations have proven to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, PwC Canada requires all partners, staff, contractors and visitors to be fully-vaccinated when entering a PwC location, subject to applicable legal exemptions. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating. Read this press release for further details.

As a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who will be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This will become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from us.

What you'll create and do

As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution for our clients’ end-to-end digital procurement transformations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Proactively leading the practice by executing our strategy and drive the development of new solutions 

Develop and maintain trusted relationships with decision makers at key clients

Acting as a subject matter expert on client projects

Publish high-impact thought leadership in the marketplace

Identify and lead opportunities to leverage technology solutions to drive greater efficiencies and effectiveness for both our clients and team 

Establish credibility with our clients by demonstrating expertise and knowledge of various aspects of procurement transformations

Engagement Management

Lead the delivery of large engagements (teams ranging from 4-25+) from initial assessment and business case development to full implementation and value creation

Management of engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting

Proactively identify, lead pursuits, and proposal development including architecting innovative approaches and methodologies

Collaborate with PwC colleagues across other lines of services globally to identify best suitable solutions to service our clients’ needs

Coach and develop members of your team

Actively participate in staff recruitment and management activities

What you'll bring to this role

An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

Relevant hands on experience in a leadership role of a procurement function preferably in a consulting environment

Demonstrated knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing, procurement function strategy and operating model development and implementation, procurement function process and technology design and implementation 

Confident with building trusted executive relationships by demonstrating subject matter expertise in the procurement function

Success with developing new business, responding to proposals and leading complex bids 

Proven track record of managing and delivering complex, multi-faceted transformation projects

Motivated to build solid and collaborative relationships with team members and foster a productive teamwork environment

Highly capable with thought leadership, new business development and securing project extensions, including client lead maturation, proposal development, and closing new business opportunities

Strong knowledge and awareness of Procurement and technology trends

Strategic and creative thinking, excellent written, presentation, communication and influencing skills

Why you’ll love working for PwC 

At PwC, we support you through a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. Discover a life that works for you with our diverse, inclusive and flexible culture. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, please visit: https://www.pwc.com/ca/whypwc

See how you can create your future at PwC

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Get to know us

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Applying at PwC

At PwC, we embrace new technology where you will learn to innovate and deliver differently. For Administrative, Specialist, Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager roles you may have the opportunity to participate in an on-demand video interview. To learn more about our innovative cloud-based online application interview process click here:  https://www.pwc.com/ca/applytopwc

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PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

Every day we see how people make businesses great. But it's not only about skills. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, and passionate teams reimagine the possible. Create your future at PwC.