Supply Chain and Operations - Experienced Manager - Procurement Transformation

The opportunity

We currently are seeking for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager in our Procurement Transformation practice. Our team is focused on helping clients achieve better value for outcomes through procurement in direct and indirect spend categories. In addition, our teams help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions for organizations across industries.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

You will accompany organizations in the development and implementation of procurement transformation programs - from strategy and concept development to implementation
You will support CPOs in implementing transformations in Procurement as the world becomes digital, consumer needs change and the shape of the Procurement fundamentally changes
You will manage day-to-day engagements, provide direction to engagement sub work streams, develop and maintain key client relationships, and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, etc.) to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools
You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
You will build your management consulting and Procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey

Engagement Management:

Lead the design and implementation of key procurement processes (e.g. strategic sourcing, category management, vendor management etc.) for large private and public clients
Deliver an exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development:

Support the development of leading practice Procurement capabilities at EY
Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development:

Support the build-out of the Procurement Transformation practice across EY Canada.
Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation
A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
An ability to think outside of the box, and thrive on new challenges

To qualify for the role you must have

Post Graduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent preferred
At the Manager or Senior Manager level, a minimum of 8+ years of relevant consulting (preferrable) or industry experience with government and/or blue-chip organizations
Experience with improving performance of large-spend organizations with complex, high volume procurements.
Subject matter expertise in one, or more, of Category Management/Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management or Procure 2 Pay processes
Demonstrated ability to guide large project teams and stakeholder groups through complex procurement process design and operating model implications
Knowledge and experience in a number of the following areas:
Procurement
Category Management
Strategic Sourcing
Spend Analysis
Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
Supplier Risk Management
Cost analysis, modeling and/or optimization
Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis
Performance metrics and measures development
Benchmarking and gap analysis
Cost reduction or cost efficiency

Ideally, you’ll also have

Familiarity with the enablement of procurement processes through cloud-based technologies
A willingness to travel to meet client needs