Responsibilities

Team and Client Management

- 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.

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

- 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

- Managing major sourcing events
- Leading supplier qualification and negotiations
- Structuring and executing contracting agreements
- Overseeing 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

Process Efficiency and Innovation

- Perform procurement diagnostics to assess current-state maturity, process gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategy with the clients 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 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.
- 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).
- Solid 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.

📌 Value Capture (Bengaluru)
🏢 PwC
📍 Bengaluru