SAP Ariba Associate  

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives. In SAP procurement at PwC, you will focus on implementing, configuring, and maintaining the SAP Procurement module within an organisation. You will utilise this module to streamline and automate the procurement process, including purchasing, supplier management, contract management, and inventory management.

Job Description

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

• Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Managed Services team you help clients implement and operate new capabilities while achieving operational efficiencies. As an Associate you support senior staff and engage in project tasks, contributing to the optimization of enterprise applications and driving transformation to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of procurement solutions
• Support project teams in achieving client objectives
• Engage in learning opportunities to enhance skills
• Collaborate with colleagues to address client challenges
• Participate in project tasks to build practical experience
• Adapt to changing project requirements and environments
• Contribute to the analysis of procurement processes
• Uphold professional standards and compliance guidelines

• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• ITIL 4 Certification preferred
• Demonstrating significant analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excelling in client relationship management
• Skilled in SAP Ariba usage
• Understanding procurement processes across industries
• Assisting in testing automation and system reports
• Preparing Functional/Technical specifications
• Collaborating in client-aligned teams
• Familiar with Ariba Supplier Network