SCO-Procurement-Spend Analyst

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EY GDS: Business Consulting SC&O (Supply Chain & Operations) Consultant (Procurement Operations)

As part of our EY GDS Procurement Operations team you will support day to day procurement operations for global clients. As a consultant you will perform transactional procurement activities including PR to PO processing basic contract administration support supplier onboarding coordination and foundational spend analysis. You will work closely with senior team members to ensure accuracy compliance timely service delivery and continuous process improvement.

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Consultant with 13 years of experience in procurement operations shared services or supply chain roles. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail eagerness to learn procurement processes familiarity with ERP/procurement tools and the ability to support high volume operational tasks in a global managed services environment.

Your key responsibilities

Spend Analytics & Optimization

• Extract spend data from systems and prepare basic reports/dashboards in Excel BI tools or Power BI.
• Categorize spend validate coding accuracy and help identify offcatalog / noncompliant purchases.
• Support senior team members in preparing spendbased insights for sourcing compliance improvement and buying channel optimization.
• Assist in identifying repetitive spot buys or freetext spend that can be converted into catalog items.
• Analyze spend patterns to identify trends anomalies and opportunities for optimization.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Excel Power BI or similar tools to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Identify cost-saving and value-generation opportunities including demand consolidation sourcing potential and process efficiencies.
• Highlight leakage areas such as off-contract spend non-compliant purchases and maverick buying.
• Support category and sourcing teams with data-driven insights for strategy development and execution.
• Ensure data accuracy reporting consistency and timely delivery aligned with SLA requirements.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Operational Excellence

• Collaborate with requestors suppliers category teams sourcing teams Vendor Master teams and finance to resolve simple operational queries.
• Support procurement Helpdesk by addressing level1 queries process clarifications and issue routing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies standard workflows buying channels and audit guidelines.
• Follow SLAs maintain data accuracy and contribute to smooth daily procurement operations.
• Support creation and maintenance of Desktop Procedures (DTPs) SOPs work instructions and process maps.
• Participate in BPO delivery activities supporting continuous improvement and process adherence.

Transition Support (PreKT to Hypercare)

• Assist during PreKT and KT planning activities by preparing documentation templates and checklists.
• Participate in Knowledge Transfer including Job Shadowing and Reverse Job Shadowing to learn processes and demonstrate understanding.
• Support GoLive activities by updating trackers validating transactions and reporting early defects.
• Contribute to Hypercare stabilization by helping resolve basic issues updating logs and supporting ticket resolution activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Foundational understanding of procurement operations (PR PO supplier data contract basics).
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement tools (SAP Ariba Coupa GEP MS 365 Dynamics or similar) is an advantage.
• Any transition experience is an add-on.
• Strong attention to detail accuracy and data entry discipline.
• Good communication skills and willingness to coordinate with global stakeholders.
• Basic analytical skills with working knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP PivotTables preferred).
• Proactive eager to learn and capable of working in a fast paced delivery environment.

To qualify for the role you should have

• Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Commerce Engineering or related fields.
• 13 years of experience in procurement supply chain shared services or operations roles.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and ERP workflows.
• Willingness to learn procurement tools workflows and global delivery processes.
• Ability to work in an SLA driven environment with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

What we look for

• A motivated detail oriented individual with strong willingness to learn and grow in procurement operations.
• Someone who demonstrates discipline reliability and commitment to delivering quality work.
• A team player who supports colleagues takes initiative and contributes to a collaborative culture.
• Curiosity adaptability and an interest in building a long term career in procurement consulting or managed services.

What working at EY offers

At EY you will gain exposure to global procurement delivery operations and work with leading organizations across industries. You will receive structured learning opportunities hands on training in procurement systems and mentorship from experienced colleagues. EY supports your professional growth helping you build technical expertise and transition into advanced roles such as Senior Consultant Process Lead or SME over time.

You will work in an inclusive collaborative environment that values innovation quality and personal development.

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