Jobs at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Purpose of Job 

• The primary role of the Procurement Manager is to support the Procurement Officer. This includes taking responsibility for driving all activities related to the procurement policy. The role is to ensure that the policy is executed within the Firm which involves, training, support, administration, governance and execution of policy actions to drive compliance, savings, risk mitigation and overall oversight on procurement activities across Africa. 

Key Outputs:

• Internal Audit findings - collation, interpretation and execution
• ISQM - research, understanding, execution. Maintenance of database, tracking and quality screening
• NetZero - supplier engagement, categorisation, tracking 
• Budget tracking - Analyze trends in spending across categories and develop strategies for cost reduction
• Supplier Selection - assist with supplier selection across IFS
• Procurement Panel -  assist with panel process
• ProcureCheck - loading of new data, screening, risk assessment 
• Onboarding - develop automated process for onboarding suppliers 
• Software - continue testing and investigation across the global network
• Tenders - develop tender process and assist with tenders
• Policy Development - Bring through best practices and adapt it to Firm needs. Develop and execute training for Staff
• Contracts - work with OGC to create the SOW in Contracts for specific projects/spend (large value)
• Sourcing - determine opportunities for cost reduction and work with LoS to deliver this
• Networking - work with global network to share and incorporate best practices into Africa
• BBBEE - review Procurement aspects of BBBEE and identify risks for Firm on TMPS
• Deployment and management of ERP software designed to support procurement activities.

Experience:

• Procurement software experience
• Drafting of Scope of work
• Demonstrated ability to find cost savings
• Drafting of Contracts, service level agreements, non-disclosure agreements
• End-to-end procurement process execution - sourcing through to payment
• Procure to Pay experience 
• Experience working with large data, data management and data analytics
• Practical experience in working at a site level 
• Experience in professional services (highly desirable) 

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree
• CIPS registered (preferred)

Competencies / Attributes:

• Highly analytical
• Whole leadership
• Business acumen
• Technical and digital
• Global and inclusive
• Relationships

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Climate Finance, Climate Reporting, Communication, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Economic Impact Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Environmental Impact Valuation, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Controls, Learning Agility, Materiality Analysis, Maturity Assessments, Nature Finance, Nature Reporting, Optimism {+ 8 more}

Job Posting End Date

February 28, 2026

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About the Role 

We are looking for a Proposal Manager to join our Clients & Markets team. The Proposal Manager will support some of our most strategic and high value proposals, working closely with partners and practice staff, and championing PwC’s sales framework. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive proposal management support, from kick-off meetings to final submissions.  

As a Proposal Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to: 

• Manage the complexity of a large number of proposals, with a dual-focus on project management and proposal writing  
• Pursuit management 
• Provide guidance to teams and coach them on how to write the proposal, such as brand style, clarity and messaging, use of language, etc 
• Help teams agree the structure of a proposal document to get the most impact 
• Help draft proposal documents from start to finish, including cover letters, executive summaries, team and CV information, and firm experience 
• Conduct interviews with senior stakeholders and articulate their content into sales messages and answers to specific RFP questions 
• Help edit or write compelling value propositions and assist client service teams to articulate clear competitive differentiation 
• Project management 
• Manage the proposal process from planning kick-off meetings to submitting final deliverables and and monitoring overall progress throughout the process in order to meet the deadline 
• Ensure compliance with RFP mandatory requirements  
• Facilitate or help coordinate kick-off, solutioning and win themes sessions  

About You 

• Strong experience in proposal writing is essential 
• 6+ years of experience especially in bid and proposal management, including experience in a consulting and/or professional services environment   
• Excellent influencing, strong communication and facilitation skills in order to be credible and be able to challenge management and senior stakeholders 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, so that you can work seamlessly with people at all levels, from all parts of the business 
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills 
• Proven ability to produce high quality work while facing competing priorities and strict deadlines  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, and stay focused in a dynamic, ever-changing environment  
• Adaptability and the ability to handle ambiguity 
• High global acumen, with the ability to tailor your style to work across cultures, backgrounds, and staff levels 
• Must be open to work on a hybrid setup. 

Job Posting End Date

January 31, 2026