Third Party Labour Senior Associate

A 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.As part of our team, you'll be responsible for the acquisition of services and capital equipment and goods. We serve as the relationship manager for both internal clients and suppliers by seeking appropriate solutions for all sourcing needs, creating, reviewing, and negotiating contractual arrangements through thought leadership, subject matter specialisation, and strategic advising.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Third Party Labour Senior Associate , 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:

• Facilitate intake conversations and educate hiring managers on TPL processes to assist them in determining if TPL is the right delivery mechanism for their engagement, i.e. contingent worker vs employee
• Facilitate requests for staffing needs via approved vendors and set expectations with hiring managers related to sourcing timelines, rates and hiring consideration . Coordinate interviews between staffing vendors and hiring managers
• Draft agreements and liaise with OGC, LoS Risk Management, National Security, Independence Office, the engagement team and the vendor to facilitate contract changes
• Consult with vendors regarding early terminations and communicate to the hiring manager, ensuring that terminations are managed appropriately mitigating risk exposure for the firm
• Liaise with Flextrack team (vendor management system) to resolve timesheet issues and other system related issues
• Manage off-boarding activities by ensuring the contingent worker's PwC systems access is deactivated at the end of a contract and PwC collateral is collected and returned
• Act as a trusted advisor to educate, challenge the status quo, and advise the business on creative approaches to find the right solutions
• Maintain continuous contact with stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress and potential issues related to their requests. Escalate as needed
• Respond to inquiries/requests through your own or the team inbox by providing education, instructions, clarifications, redirection, information, etc.
• Play a key role in optimizing processes and ensuring documentation is updated for TPL team and relevant stakeholders

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• An understanding of contingent workforce management and its link to the business strategy
• Excellent judgment and strong problem solving skills, including the ability to analyze and understand the business impact of relevant options
• Ability to manage complex projects while thinking strategically and creatively
• Ability to deal confidently with Partners and staff at all levels in a professional manner, recognizing the confidential nature of the work at all times
• High energy and t he flexibility to perform under time constraints to meet deadlines
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact; self-confident with the ability to make decisions
• Ability to handle customer concerns with service and delivery of quality work
• Demons trated ability to follow process with agility to make changes as required
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively, consult with others, build relationships, facilitate group discussions, and execute on change management activities

• 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 about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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.