Value Capture

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).

• 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.