Industry/Sector
EUR X-Sector
Specialism
Operations
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
As a Commodities Trading Systems Consultant Senior Associate you will support client efforts to improve sourcing and procurement processes within our Operations Consulting practice, bringing together business insight, systems knowledge, and advisory skills to help shape practical solutions. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, mentor junior team members, and navigate ambiguity while deepening your technical skills and understanding of the broader business context. In this role at PwC, you will help clients evaluate commodities trading systems such as Allegro, RightAngle, and Endur/Openlink, identify process improvement opportunities, and develop approaches that support operational efficiency, supplier collaboration, and supply chain resilience.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing client sourcing and procurement processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier optimization, and workflow improvement
- Supporting sourcing strategy development and source-to-pay transformation efforts across commodities trading systems engagements
- Configuring and maintaining commodities trading platforms such as Allegro, RightAngle, and Endur or Openlink to support client operating needs
- Translating business requirements into system functionality, process designs, and implementation tasks for procurement technology solutions
- Reviewing vendor selection, contract negotiation, and contractual compliance monitoring activities to support procurement governance
- Applying e-procurement tools, digital tooling, and procurement software to streamline transaction processing and reporting
- Interpreting demand management data, financial metrics, and supplier relationship information to inform recommendations and action plans
- Coordinating project resource management activities and tracking deliverables across assigned workstreams
- Developing client relationships while mentoring junior team members through problem solving, issue resolution, and technical guidance
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Design/Multimedia, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Project/Technology Management, Science
- At least one of the following: Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
- Demonstrating familiarity with commodities trading systems implementations
- Utilizing Allegro, RightAngle, or Endur/Openlink in client delivery
- Applying sourcing, procurement, or supply chain process knowledge
- Interpreting data to shape recommendations and client decisions
- Supporting team members while navigating changing client needs
Travel Requirements
Up to 80%
Job Posting End Date
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
