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    Manager Life Sciences – Supply Chain & Operations | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We currently are seeking a highly motivated Manager – Supply Chain & Operations to lead client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and participate in business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. This role will focus on Life Sciences as a sector including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, pharmacies, distributors and medical device companies. Our Supply Chain & Operations team members provide life science clients insights into supply chain transformation covering Planning, Procurement, Operations and Logistics and often integrating with other competencies to deliver end to end solutions to clients including large-scale transformation projects. This role requires a candidate with a 50:50 split between technical sector knowledge and business acumen. Your key responsibilities As a Manager your key role will be to lead large transformational client engagements as well as internal projects. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will establish valued relationships with external clients at the ”C” level. You will lead large global and regional bids, proposals and thought leadership. You will lead teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will also be responsible for presenting executive summary findings to enact change and drive the regional life science agenda. You will manage multiple EY colleagues across levels and client team members. Additionally, you will review other’s work to ensure it is of a high quality. You will mentor others as they progress in their own career. Your role in leading teams – or parts of teams – on engagements will depend on the size of engagement. When working on engagements, you’ll report to higher levels of management, who will expect you to anticipate and identify risks, and escalate any issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role, you must have – Approximately 6+ years of work experience in supply chain and operations across different areas (technology transformation, business transformation, finance etc..), with a proven record of experience in the life science (pharma, biotech, medical devices) or healthcare industry (hospitals, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies) – Preferably, prior experience in consulting (Big Four, Strategy House or equivalent) – Digital supply chain and operations experience and skillset – Technical knowledge of life science sector and landscape (MENA/ Global) – An understanding of novel therapy areas and sector trends including, but not limited to, cell & gene, biosimilars, accountable care organization (ACOs) and localized manufacturing – Proven track record of business development activities in either life sciences or healthcare sector – Clear experience and track record of leading successful transformation in areas of supply chain especially asset management, maintenance, warehousing – Preferably Jordan or KSA – based – Bilingual (English & Arabic) will be an added advantage – A bachelor’s degree with the emphasis on biopharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering or alternatively; Business, Supply Chain or Logistics with proven industry experience – Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members – Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Ideally, you’ll also have – A master’s degree with emphasis in Business, Supply Chain or Operations with strong academic records – Life Science and/ or supply chain professional certifications – Willingness to travel across the region What we look for Alongside your comprehensive and proven technical expertise you will also be a born leader with a passion for: – Developing people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff – Conducting performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff – Contributing to our people initiatives that include recruiting and retaining our professionals What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC, ITI, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist – Associate (Egypt)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit a SAP S/4HANA SC and Operations specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) SC and Operations You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Developer / Tester, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of SAP SC and Operations solutions – Growing expertise in the the supply chain domain  – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the R2R the stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  – Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts Education:- University Degree

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Senior Consultant – Business Consulting | Ernst & Young

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Consultant- Business Consulting – Supply chain & OperationsAs new markets open and technology advances at a dramatic pace, the world of supply chain and operations is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, clients understand just how vital effective, sustainable operational management is to their global success. We are currently aiming at recruiting an Assistant Manager to join our team. As a Procurement professional, you’ll use your analytical insight to drive our clients’ global business performance. Working as part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service and help leading organizations improve their procurement and sourcing performance. Your key responsibilities Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you’ll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role, you must have – Strong Procurement background – 3 to 5 years’ experience in the consulting field or in the industry – Experience or passion with Digital solutions and trends – Arabic speaking and reading – Outstanding academic record – Good entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products – Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills

    Ideally, you’ll also have – Strong analytical – Familiarity with leading procurement / supply chain solutions and ERP systems – A professional designation (e.g. SCMP, CPSM) is an asset – Willingness to travel across the region What we look for We’re interested in professionals with a deep understanding in Procurement, across Sector. You’ll need to be comfortable handling several responsibilities at once, often with shifting priorities. It’s a highly collaborative environment, where you’ll be building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels – so you’ll also need to be genuinely engaging, with interests and contacts in communities outside of your work life. What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: – Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. – Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available on our site.

    The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region More

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    Procurement Administrator | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for a procurement Administrator to join our expanding Finance team in Dubai. This promises to be a fast paced and varied role where you will be processing new suppliers and supporting with daily procurement administrative requirements.Main Responsibilities Include:- Processing and engaging new suppliers and including them in our database from various field based on our selection criteria.- Engaging with different entity on day-to-day basis and address the procurement need case by case. – Updating the ZOHO system and upload all the current and future items, price.- Creating Purchase orders and corresponding invoices in the system.- Assisting in annual review and rating of supplier based on there delivery, product and expansion plan.- Maintaining all the ISO procurement documents.- Directing and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies- Preparing reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs- Administering on-line purchasing systems- Arranging for disposal of surplus materials- Making professional decisions in a fast-paced environment

    Salary:
    AED
    2,000 to 2,500
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    – Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably Finance, Accounting or Law.- Expert Fluency in English – 1 + years experience in a similar entry level procurement role in the UAE- Strong organization and time management skills- Excellent attention to detail – Based in Dubai and available as soon as possible.

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Procurement Senior Associate | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryA career in Procurement, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and manage the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational and strategic purposes. As a part of the team, you’ll assist in developing our standard practices and compliance infrastructure, managing relationships for both internal clients and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers, supplier diversity, and contract negotiations.Primary duties and responsibilities Financial     – Follow procurement strategy set by team leadership, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and identifying challenging procurement spend savings across the business     – Assist the Procurement Category Lead with the management of category spend, defining category strategies, working to optimise the contract terms, costing and quality of services delivered – Reviewing vendor performance and benchmarking across the region – Supports the RFI / RFP processes within the spend categories, including creation of scopes of work, technical and commercial evaluation, recommendation and facilitation of sign off with key stakeholders     – Reviews contract terms and recommends amendments that support the position of / benefits PwC , particularly strategies for financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend     – Personally embody company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts e.g. Regional Frame agreements     – Log savings achieved across the procurement categories     – Ensure accurate capture of procurement data to feed into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and managed appropriately Customer     – Build internal customer relationships for own category of spend, with key function leads and build collaborative relationships with common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets     – Support development of external supplier relationships with key partners in the markets for own category of spend     – Responsible for day to day support of functional procurement activities, including tendering, contract award, negotiations etc     – Finalise purchase details of orders and deliveries once contracts awarded     – Provides ongoing contract management support to those teams who may need additional support     – Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement services Internal Process     – Support internal procurement projects and initiatives with any available capacity     – Work with business partners to ensure understanding of customer needs and implementation options in order to provide guidance in the delivery of efficient procurement processes and tools in the region – Escalate any issues to Team Lead for resolution     – Support design and implementation of any new opportunities/improvements within category management team     – Support risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for supply contracts and agreements     – Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness     – Manage and execute reporting and analysis as required     – Supports risk management and mitigation approach identification, as well as execution for agreements     – Manages the risk, quality and independence process and promotes fair trade within the firm Learning & Growth     – Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database     – Ensures adherence to policies and procedures     – Responsible for the continuing professional development of self     – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed

    Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?No

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Director of Procurement | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – FinanceManagement LevelDirectorJob Description & SummaryProcurement sits within the wider Finance Function and is responsible for the development of procurement processes, procedures and policies. The procurement function is split into three business streams, general procurement, business services and travel.The Procurement Director sets the strategy for procurement development, implementation/administration of procurement activities, optimisation of procurement spend via category management for the three business streams.Financial- Set procurement strategy, focusing on high opportunity areas of spend, and develops challenging procurement spend savings across the business- Leads financial negotiations for all significant areas of spend, with aim of achieving year on year reductions in like for like spend- Set and support company culture of long-term saving on procurement costs, drive ethos of regionalisation / centralisation of procurement spend and contracts- Log and distribute savings achieved across the procurement categories and provides reporting on procurement activities to promote better supply chain management- Drive accurate reporting of all procurement data to feeds into Finance Systems e.g. LPOs etc, ensuring meaningful and accurate data is collected, reconciled and reported to leadership appropriately- Develop and manage function budget to ensure high quality procurement practises and value for money for the firmCustomer- Develop internal customer relationships across function leads working with the IFS controller around significant areas of spend e.g. marketing & communication, professional services and human capital etc and build collaborative relationships with a common goal of optimising functional procurement budgets- Develop external relationships with key partners within the markets, particularly across the three business streams – general procurement, business services and travel- Act as Procurement SME to leadership, support on understanding of procurement / direct and indirect cost spend, as well as the development of new policies which support ongoing cost savings / management- Provide informative procurement reporting- Ensure internal customer satisfaction with Procurement servicesInternal Process – Develop and lead procurement policy, procedure and process setting, and ensure the wider communication to all internal stakeholders- Lead, manage and execute projects related to the Procurement- Engage key customers to ensure business needs are being met in a timely manner balanced with PwC requirements and strategy- Provide direction to the Procurement teams regarding best practices, industry trends and business opportunities, as well as, feedback on the overall performance of procurement support- Accountable for the design and implementation of any procurement controls e.g. LPO tool opportunities/improvements- Promotes innovation and technology throughout the supply chain in order to promote best practice and reduce administration for the firm- Responsible for procurement risk management and mitigation- Responsible for managing service level agreements with key internal stakeholders, ensuring suitable resource available to support the regional firm- Responsible for representing the Middle East firm on the five global procurement councilsLearning & Growth – Build capabilities within the function, develop leadership skills of direct reports, and ensure that training plans are in place to develop the function’s staff technically and managerially- Capture templates and standards into a repository to build the team’s own knowledge management database- Establish a healthy working environment for employees- Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and junior team members- Support internal knowledge management best practices, creating communities of practice both within own team and across wider function- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships, working closely with the IFS controller across functions

    Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field required- CIPS qualified or another procurement qualificationLanguage- Fluency in written and spoken English essential, proficiency in Arabic is an advantageOverall Experience- 15+ years of experience in a procurement function of which at least 5 years is in a senior people management roleSpecific Experience – Experience of sourcing and procurement operations- Experience in managing sourcing efforts related to the Professional Services industry- Experience with procurement management within a large organisation- Experience in developing and managing contracts with providers, in managing and monitoring SLAs- Experience with contract management including services, consulting and variationsKnowledge- Excellent knowledge of the corporate procurement field- In depth knowledge of supply chain management- Knowledge of vendor management and managing SLAs- Knowledge of developing and implementing procurement processes and procedures- Knowledge of ethical, independence and risk management processes and procedures- Knowledge of tender evaluation processes- Knowledge of implementing cost improvements- Knowledge of the Middle East, UK and US insurance markets and minimum legal requirements- Knowledge of travel/tourism industry- Excellent negotiation skills and assertiveness in dealing with external vendors- Understanding of legal terms and contractsSoft Skills- Ability to influence senior management and to maintain a strong working relationship with managers across the organisation- Good organisation and office management skills to ensure coverage of workload, time management skills and proactivity needed- Skilled in maintaining client relationships- Strong liaison skills, with the ability to maintain geographical relationships- Excellent people management skills- Excellent negotiation skills- Excellent customer service skills- Strong decision making skills- Strong ability to collaborate across functions- Strong verbal and written communication skills- Ethical Conduct

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    ETIC, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist – Associate (Egypt)Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelAssociateJob Description & SummaryAbout the rolePwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit a SAP S/4HANA SC and Operations specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering SAP (ECC and S/4HANA) SC and Operations You will report to the SAP Leader and work alongside PwC Team Members in Cairo as well as those working on client projects across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Developer / Tester, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP Team  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across a number of SAP technical areas – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Supporting delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including Functional specifications – Supporting the Configuration /  build of SAP SC and Operations solutions – Growing expertise in the the supply chain domain  – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution – Supporting the identification and identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to contribute to the R2R the stream deliverables – Assisting the  data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Assisting issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Solution Manager 7.2 awareness – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones – Candidates may also be recent University Graduates in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science or Cloud technologies, with an interest and aptitude for architecture and understanding detailed technical / functional concepts Education- University Degree

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ETIC, SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain and Operations Solutions Specialist – ManagerLine of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismAdvisory – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryAbout the role PwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities.  The center is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture.  We are seeking to recruit a SAP Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Cairo.  The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 years experience in delivering complex SAP Supply Chain solutions, utilising products / modules such as PP, QM, TM and WM . They will be building a growing reputation within the local SAP market; and will bring a developing professional network, and good alliances into the SAP ecosystem.   You will report to the SAP delivery service leadership team and will be an integral part of the team based in Cairo, as well as those delivering client transformation programmes across the PwC Global Network, including the UK, Germany and Middle East. As an SAP Solutions Specialist, you will play a key role in the following areas:- Support the leadership and management of the new SAP Practice by taking an active role in the SAP delivery team  – Responsibility for coaching and developing more junior team members  – Delivering exceptional client service and solutions across the SAP Supply Chain modules / products – Work with a global mindset with teams based in the UK, Germany and other Middle Eastern Countries – Leading delivery teams to deliver solutions that are on scope, time, quality and budget Role Requirements:- Ability to perform in a workstream lead role, organising, mentoring and providing quality assurance on deliverables – Responsible for the creation of quality solution documentation, including,  Functional specifications – Responsible for the Configuration /  build of SAP Supply Chain solutions – Expert in SAP Supply Chain solutions and integrated modules / products  – Participate in design discussions with client and lead design and process discussions – Support the evaluation of the solution scenarios (e.g. cost-based vs. account-based CO-PA)  – Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution- Responsible for identification of RICEFW objects  – Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments – Ability to manage the stream deliverables – Responsible for data migration and cutover topics for the stream – Responsible for issue resolution post go-live and transition to support

    Essential skills & attributes:- S/4HANA Certified Associate – Familiar with Solution Manager 7.2  – Has the competence to perform the role effectively  – Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic presentation skills  – Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment.  Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise  – Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills  – Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones Education- University Degree

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More