EY GDS - Manager - Strategic Sourcing/Technology Procurement

EY GDS - Procurement Services - Products and Services -Technology Sourcing

Our global Procurement team includes more than 300 people working across 31 countries. We are relentless trendsetters, employing the latest in innovation and technology to better service the business. In a world of disruption, we embrace transformation and work to find best-in-class services and suppliers to help us stay ahead of the curve. We are responsible for sourcing across four categories of spend:

- Real Estate (including Workplace Services and Real Estate Technology and Innovation)

- Technology Sourcing & External Content

- Travel, Meetings & Events (including Brand, Marketing and Communications)

- Talent

The opportunity

Technology Procurement is part of the Global Procurement Group focusing on the requirements from the Technology team and managing circa $1.5B of spend annually.

Your key responsibilities

- End-to-end delivery of sourcing projects and category management activities for EY business stakeholders, along with commercial management of key suppliers.

- Act as a trusted business advisor to EY stakeholders, aligning procurement projects with the business' pipeline and providing Exceptional Customer Services while delivering both brand and quantitative value to the bottom line through cost savings and cost avoidance.

- Adherence to EY Procurement policy and processes, including collaboration with Legal (GCO), Risk Management and other EY support functions.

- Provides structured management and accurate progress reporting on all projects.

- Build and manage a pipeline of Procurement projects in support of category strategy/plan and in collaboration with Procurement leaders and global/local (as applicable) stakeholders.

- Lead complex Request for Proposals (RFPs) including strong commercial contractual negotiations, while partnering with stakeholders and shared functions such as GCO, Risk Management and Risk Supplier Assurance.

- Develop strong relationships with key EY business stakeholders and report procurement progress via regular meetings.

- Continuously deliver procurement and category insights to key stakeholders and educate the procurement process to local EY staff and stakeholders as needed.

- Solid knowledge of key suppliers and their position in the market, in addition to working through current market intelligence resources and partners to perform the latest research.

- High quality execution of sourcing projects in line with the Procurement policy and within the timeline as agreed with key stakeholders.

- Minimize contractual risks to EY and manage supplier relationships according to EY's Procurement and Independence policies.

- Achieve value targets, while innovatively developing new cost reduction strategies to improve negotiable spend via sourcing and demand management activities; including spend consolidation and supplier rationalization.

- Work collaboratively with other EY Procurement leads to deliver projects in regions where there may not be category coverage/support, or when sourcing expertise is required.

- Provide accurate and timely reporting on deals and timely submission of savings forms.

- Think creatively and provide innovative suggestions that will improve service delivery.

Skills and attributes for success

- A strong team player, comfortable working collaboratively, virtually and independently.

- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills - able to effectively manage and influence senior leaders as well as a broad range of internal and client facing professionals.

- Ability to work in a high pace, agile environment

- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities effectively.

- Culturally sensitive, capable of handling interactions with a "global mindset"

- Fluent in business English and Korean with business fluency in Japanese or Chinese (Mandarin) a plus.

To qualify for the role, you must have

- At least 7-10 years of relevant progressive experience from a large organization, either a partnership or multi-national corporation

UK shift timings

- Strong strategic sourcing expertise and deep background in Technology Procurement.

- Proven track record of leading complex procurement activities, including multi-regional or global projects.

- Ability to align efforts with key stakeholders and influence these leaders, as necessary, and possess a global mindset.

- Experience with Source-to-Pay ("S2P") processes and execution of online Rfx and e-Auctions.

Ideally, you'll also have:

- A Bachelor's and follow on degree in Engineering, commercial, business or procurement related discipline is recommended.

- Strong analytical skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders.

- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).

- Occasional international travel may be required from time to time.

What we look for

- A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

- Opportunities to work with practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations - Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK - and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

- 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.

About EY:

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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