Procurement Manager at Ernst & Young (EY)

Job description

Job Summary

The job holder reports to the Regional Products & Services Leader and is responsible for the procurement strategy, sourcing execution, customer engagement and vendor management across the P&S category, with a particular focus on Facilities Management and support on Real Estate projects.

This Individual

• Is responsible for designing and implementing Sourcing Strategies for one or more of the Products & Services categories (Facilities Management, Brand Marketing and Communications (BMC), Talent (HR spend) and Professional Services (including consulting spend)
• Works closely with local Stakeholders, agreeing procurement projects and providing Exceptional Customer Service and delivering Value to the bottom line through Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Directs both sourcing projects and demand management initiatives in support of the global category strategies.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within Region business units and service lines and report procurement progress via regular meetings
• Build a pipeline of Procurement projects for the region in collaboration with local stakeholders and execute local and regional deals in the timelines agreed with key stakeholders
• Achieve cost reduction targets, help to develop new cost reduction strategies and improve negotiable spend via sourcing and demand management
• Ensure the adequate planning of the team’s resources around the deal pipeline and renewals of key contracts
• Lead complex RFPs and negotiations and support the team in the analysis of the information and the negotiation of the contract in conjunction with the stakeholders and legal teams.
• Minimize contractual risks to the firm and manage business relationships with vendors according to EY’s Procurement and Independence policies
• Work with other Products & Services leaders to agree regional or global strategies which supports the overall P&S objectives
• Support implementation of Mercury P2P Program and Interim Procurement tools
• Provide accurate monthly reports on his deals and savings
• Contribute driving and create the standardization of global processes and operations, and ensure compliance to the Procurement policy by education of local EY staff and presentations to stakeholders
• Manage all people related activities (performance, compensation, learning) for respective staff including coaching of more junior members

Analytical/decision-making Responsibilities

• This individual is a key member of the Regional Product and Services team responsible for helping to shape and drive Procurement strategies and processes in the local markets.
• They will address complex matters resulting from sourcing and demand strategies, integration efforts and related operational matters in support of the Global Procurement vision.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Strong Procurement expertise in order to drive sourcing and demand management strategies across a broad array of categories, ideally related to BMC and Talent categories
• Able to align efforts with the key stakeholders and influence these leaders, as necessary, and possess a global mindset.
• Has experience of various Source to Pay (“S2P”) processes in order to support the design and implementation of the global S2P system.

Supervision Responsibilities

• No directly assigned team.
• Oversees the quality of his Procurement activities, achievement of business targets, communication and reporting to key stakeholders and the overall performance management cycle.

Other Requirements

• Limited travel (including international travel) is expected for strategic planning, people management, project coordination and implementation
• Relocation NOT required

Education

Job requirements:

Business degree

Experience

• Significant years of Procurement experience, including but not limited to sourcing and demand management and covering the areas of Facilities Management, Marketing, HR and Professional Services spend
• Experience of working in a global and complex organization and liaising with different cultures
• Strong Business English
• Experience in managing a large number of stakeholders

Who We Are

At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated, working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the world's most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career, we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you, in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm, wherever you are in the world. It's how you make a difference.

Please note: Preference will be given to PDI candidates.