Line of Service Advisory

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Operations Strategy

Management Level Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary At PwC, our Operations & Procurement consulting practice partners with clients across industries to transform core operations, supply chain, and procurement functions—driving cost efficiencies, service improvements, and risk mitigation. We deliver end-to-end advisory services spanning procurement strategy and category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship and performance management, inventory and network optimization, demand & supply planning (S&OP), process and operating model redesign, and digital/analytics enablement, including automation, BI, and procurement platform integration.

As a Senior Manager, you will combine strategic insight, deep industry expertise, and strong leadership to design innovative solutions, lead large-scale transformations, and ensure successful execution of complex client engagements. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, driving business impact while cultivating high-performing teams.

**Meaningful work

you’ll

be part of**

 

As

a Senior Manager, Operations & Procurement, Consulting ,

you’ll

work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Lead end-to-end engagement delivery for complex, multi-disciplinary transformation projects—such as digital procurement and supply chain initiatives—across Canada, ensuring quality, timeliness, and commercial outcomes.

• Demonstrate agility and resilience in managing dynamic projects by adapting swiftly to changing client needs, shifting priorities, and

  emerging

  challenges, guaranteeing successful delivery.

• Act as a strategic partner to executive client stakeholders, guiding procurement and operations transformations that drive measurable cost savings, service improvements, and risk mitigation.

• Direct large-scale diagnostics, root-cause analyses, and opportunity assessments; develop financial and operational models to support decision-making and initiative prioritization.

• Oversee design and implementation of procurement strategies, including sourcing and category management frameworks, supplier segmentation, governance models, and onboarding processes.

• Champion network design, inventory optimization,

  logistics

  improvement initiatives, and enhancements to demand and supply planning (S&OP) practices for operational excellence.

• Drive procurement/ERP platform enablement and digital transformation efforts, integrating process redesign, piloting, testing, and

  change

  management to embed new operating models.

• Lead, mentor, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams (both PwC and client), ensuring high-quality,

  timely

  deliverables, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration within a complex, matrixed organization across industries and geographies.

• Manage engagement financials, risk, and resource allocation to deliver projects on time and within budget while meeting and exceeding client expectations; build and sustain trusted advisor relationships with senior leaders,

  identifying

  growth and expansion opportunities for PwC.

• Contribute thought leadership, lead sales and business development—including identifying and pursuing new client opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding PwC’s footprint—and foster a culture of learning, inclusion, and professional growth through coaching, recruitment, and active participation in firm initiatives, with flexibility to travel up to 70% to meet client needs.

**Experiences and skills

you’ll

use to solve**

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

  , Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees such as an MBA are a strong asset.

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in management consulting or leadership roles within operations, supply chain, or procurement, overseeing large-scale transformations in core operations, supply chain strategy, and procurement.

• Expertise

  in asset-intensive industry operations, including asset lifecycle management, capital planning, maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, reliability-centered), and spare parts optimization, as well as improving asset availability through condition monitoring, IoT, digital twins, and predictive analytics.

• Proven ability to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and network design, including demand forecasting, S&OP integration, inventory management and optimization, distribution and

  logistics

  planning, and operations strategy for efficient distribution center performance.

• Experience in digital enablement and analytics for operations and supply chain,

  leveraging

  ERP, TMS, WMS, APS platforms, dashboards, and predictive analytics to drive visibility, automation, and data-driven decisions; familiarity with major warehouse management and ERP systems, and experience with system integrations and go-live transitions.

• Comprehensive procurement capabilities spanning strategy development, category management, strategic sourcing, RFx processes, supplier segmentation, supplier performance and contract management,

  risk

  and compliance, sustainable/ESG practices;

  proficiency

  with leading procurement and ERP platforms and all stages of integration and cutover activities.

• Proven ability to

  operate

  as a trusted advisor to executives, shaping business strategy, securing buy-in for complex changes, and

  demonstrating

  agility and resilience to manage dynamic projects and shifting priorities.

• Expert application of agile methodologies and process optimization techniques, including leading value-stream mapping, process redesign workshops, and implementing operating models, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies across procurement and supply chain functions.

• Exceptional client engagement and stakeholder management skills; capable of leading multifaceted workstreams and multi-disciplinary teams, with advanced analytical, modeling, and data-driven decision-making abilities;

  proficiency

  with Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, and Python.

• Proven sales and business development

  expertise

  , including client relationship management, opportunity identification, proposal development, driving revenue growth, strong leadership, collaborative mindset, professional integrity, commitment to mentoring and developing others, and willingness to travel extensively as

  required

  .

• The successful candidate

  requires

  fluency in English, in addition to French as they will

  be required

  to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders

  during the course of

  their employment with PwC Canada

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

**Why

you’ll

love PwC**

 

We’re

inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,

you’ll

be a part of

diverse

teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

Learn more a

bout

our

Application Process and

Total Rewards Package at:

https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations,

Métis

and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism,

colonialism

and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Required Skills

Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting, Manufacturing Operations Management, Market Research, Operating Effectiveness Review {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.