Procurement Associate

About Us

With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.  

Line of Service Overview

Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the trusted foundation of PwC, delivering innovative managed services and operational capabilities that enable our clients’ evolving needs. A career in IFS offers diverse opportunities across Human Capital, Finance, Technology, Clients & Markets, Marketing & Communications, Risk & Quality, Partner Development, Office Management, and Managed Services. We don’t just support the business—we shape it, driving strategies and initiatives that power growth and transformation across PwC Middle East. 

Business Unit Overview

Procurement drives transparent, efficient, and ethical sourcing by standardizing end‑to‑end purchasing processes and ensuring strong compliance across all transactions.
It partners with business units to secure best‑value goods and services, strengthen supplier relationships, and optimize spend management through structured policies and governance.

How You’ll Contribute

The Procurement Associate is part of the Internal Firm Services (IFS) function within the centralized Finance organization. The role supports firm-wide procurement activities by managing and optimizing spend, supporting sourcing and contracting activities, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The position focuses on internal stakeholders and vendors that support PwC’s internal operations, not client delivery.  

Procurement & Financial Management 

• Support execution of the procurement and category strategies defined by procurement leadership. 
• Assist in managing category spend, including cost analysis, benchmarking, and savings identification. 
• Support RFI/RFP processes, including scope development, evaluation, and stakeholder coordination. 
• Review and support negotiation of commercial and contractual terms to achieve cost efficiency and value. 
• Track and log procurement savings and ensure accurate procurement data capture in finance systems. 

Stakeholder & Supplier Management 

• Act as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders within assigned spend categories. 
• Support sourcing, tendering, contract award, and day-to-day procurement activities. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers supporting internal firm operations. 
• Provide ongoing contract and purchase order follow-up support. 

Governance, Risk & Process 

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, risk, quality, and independence requirements. 
• Support risk identification and mitigation for supplier contracts and agreements. 
• Contribute to procurement reporting, metrics, and continuous process improvements. 
• Escalate issues as required and support procurement initiatives and projects. 

Learning & Development 

• Maintain and contribute to procurement templates, standards, and knowledge repositories. 
• Take ownership of personal professional development and continuous learning. 

What You’ll Bring

• Education - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field. 
• Language - Fluent in spoken and written English and Arabic. 
• Overall Experience - Minimum 1 year of experience in a procurement or sourcing role 
• Knowledge and Skills - Understanding of corporate procurement principles and sourcing processes. 
  • Experience supporting cost optimization and tender evaluation activities. 
  • Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions in an internal services environment.
  • Negotiation, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Strong ethical standards and policy compliance mindset.