Social network you want to login/join with:
Senior Manager/Director - Strategy & Operations - Procurement, Brussels
Client: PwC
Location: Brussels
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 14c2a0d84041
Job Views: 5
Posted: 15.02.2025
Expiry Date: 01.04.2025
Job Description:
Description
The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds? People who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.
Your impact
As a Senior Manager/Director - Strategy & Operations - Procurement, you'll make an impact in several ways:
Business development:
1. Leverage your network in procurement and develop new external business relationships in order to grow business for the procurement practice.
2. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the procurement consulting space.
3. Collaborate with account drivers and industry teams to develop compelling proposals and presentations.
4. Drive revenue growth and achieve business development and sales targets.
Strategic leadership:
1. Develop and execute, together with the Partner and director, the overall strategy for the Procurement practice, in line with PwC’s Advisory strategy.
2. Provide visionary leadership to the team, setting clear objectives and goals that are aligned with PwC’s Advisory objectives.
3. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Client engagement and service delivery:
1. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor in procurement matters.
2. Understand client needs, industry trends and market dynamics to provide tailored consulting solutions.
3. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication and delivery of value-added services.
4. Ensure the quality and consistency of consulting services delivered to clients.
5. Implement best practices and methodologies to enhance service delivery.
Team management:
1. Lead, mentor, train and develop a high-performing team of procurement consultants.
2. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting professional growth and development.
3. Manage resource allocation and project assignments to optimise team productivity.
Industry knowledge:
1. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies/tools in procurement.
2. Share insights and knowledge with the team and clients to drive thought leadership.
About you:
1. Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2. Minimum fifteen years of experience in Procurement. Business Consulting experience could be of value but is not a must-have.
3. In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, strategies, and best practices and a proven track record in providing strategic guidance to clients in optimising their procurement functions.
4. Strong business acumen and ability to understand client challenges and objectives.
5. A proven track record of building and maintaining a vast network of contacts within the Procurement field.
6. Familiar with the functional and organisational complexities of global and multi-site environments.
7. A client-centric mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Experience in leading teams and developing people.
9. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
10. Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French.
11. Self-driven.
12. Persuasive yet truthful, an authentic communicator.
13. Problem-solving, solution-oriented.
14. Willingness to travel.
Life at PwC Belgium:
Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:
1. Flexibility: flexible working hours so you can decide your most effective working pattern.
2. Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
3. Rewards that matter to you: a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.
4. Diversity & inclusion: we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves.
5. A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).
6. Well-being: an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources.
7. Team events: such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.
8. International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.
9. Supporting you in every phase of your life: including family friendly work schemes.
Required Skills:
Business Development, Client Relations, Consulting, Procurement, Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Teamwork
Travel Requirements:
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date:
Not Specified
#J-18808-Ljbffr