Senior - SCO - Contract and Supplier Management

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

As part of our EY-GDS team you will support sourcing and procurement engagements by managing direct and indirect categories conducting detailed spend analyses and market intelligence and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. You will contribute to category management and strategic sourcing initiatives perform contract analysis and assist with vendor and performance management. Additionally you will support purchasing expediting and end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process optimization to drive greater efficiency and value.

The opportunity

We are looking for seasoned professionals with 37 years of experience and a strong consulting background in supply chain operations particularly in contract and supplier management. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in transforming Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processesranging from digitization and compliance reviews to analytics and automationwhile ensuring alignment with legal and business parallel the candidate will lead supplier management initiatives including onboarding segmentation performance tracking and risk mitigation using advanced tools and data-driven insights. This role demands a strategic thinker who can drive procurement excellence by optimizing contractual value enhancing supplier collaboration and delivering measurable outcomes across both direct and indirect categories.

Your key responsibilities

Contract Management

We are seeking a tech savvy dynamic Contract Management Consultant with expertise in Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Digital Procurement. The ideal candidate will lead transformative initiatives in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) driving strategic alignment and fostering collaboration across legal procurement and business functions.

• CLM Automation and Implementation:

• • Lead the implementation of S2C and CLM systems such as SirionLabs Icertis and DocuSign CLM.
  • Conduct requirement gathering sessions and create Business Requirement Documents (BRD).
  • Coordinate with the technical team and alliance partners to build a bridge between business and technology.
  • Perform fit-gap analysis and create design documentation.
  • Execute functional testing and lead training sessions for stakeholders.
  • Coordinate go-live activities to ensure successful system adoption.
  • Foster alliances with CLM technology partners.

• Contract Digitization:

• • Utilize AI/ML technologies to digitize contracts and create a centralized contract repository.
  • Implement advanced scanning OCR processing and metadata tagging for efficient contract management.

• CLM Review and Insights:

• • Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to assess compliance and performance.
  • Perform revenue leakage assessments to drive value savings and generate actionable insights.
  • Create and maintain a robust contract database for easy access and analysis.
  • Collaborate with legal procurement and business stakeholders to align contract terms with organizational objectives.
  • Focus on risk mitigation and maximizing value realization from contracts.

• Process Streamlining:

• • Identify pain points in sourcing and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement future state processes that align with best practices and organizational goals.
  • Develop process maps and documentation to support streamlined workflows and improve user experience.

Supplier Management

• Supplier Management Strategy

• • Design and execute supplier management transformation roadmaps by benchmarking industry best practices assessing current maturity and defining future-state operating models.
  • Oversee supplier onboarding qualification and segmentation processes based on risk spend criticality and strategic alignment.
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to evaluate KPIs discuss performance gaps and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

• Supplier Lifecycle and Compliance Management

• • Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle including performance reviews issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with ESG diversity and regulatory requirements by embedding compliance checks and sustainability metrics into evaluation frameworks.
  • Support supplier innovation programs and joint value creation initiatives through structured engagement models and co-development workshops.

• Technology and Data Integration

• • Deploy supplier management platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba GEP SMART Jaggaer) for centralized performance tracking and risk monitoring.
  • Integrate supplier data across ERP CLM and P2P systems to create a unified view of performance and compliance.
  • Develop supplier scorecards and dashboards using analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau to visualize performance trends.
  • Use third-party risk intelligence tools to continuously monitor supplier financial health and operational disruptions.
  • Automate supplier onboarding and performance feedback loops to improve efficiency and supplier experience.
  • Maintain accurate supplier master data and enforce data governance policies for consistency.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle including drafting negotiation execution compliance monitoring and renewal.
• Ability to identify contractual risks perform compliance checks and conduct leakage analysis to ensure adherence to legal and commercial terms.
• Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management tools such as Icertis Ariba Coupa or DocuSign for workflow automation and repository management.
• Strong analytical skills to extract and interpret contract data for insights on performance risk exposure and renewal timelines.
• Capability to integrate contract data with ERP and procurement systems to enhance visibility and reporting.
• Experience in maintaining standardized templates and clause libraries to ensure consistency and reduce legal exposure.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools for contract analytics anomaly detection and predictive risk scoring.
• Strong documentation practices to support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Ability to train and support stakeholders in using contract tools and understanding negotiation strategies.
• High attention to detail confidentiality and integrity in managing sensitive contractual information.
• Experience managing the complete supplier lifecycle including onboarding segmentation performance evaluation and offboarding.
• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration innovation and long-term value.
• Proficiency in developing and using supplier scorecards and dashboards with tools like Power BI Tableau or Excel.
• Hands-on experience with supplier management platforms such as SAP Ariba GEP SMART or Jaggaer for centralized tracking and collaboration.
• Capability to integrate supplier data across ERP CLM and P2P systems to create a unified view of performance and risk.
• Familiarity with third-party risk intelligence tools such as Riskmethods or Dun & Bradstreet for monitoring supplier risks.
• Experience in automating supplier onboarding document collection and performance feedback processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate supplier master data and enforce data governance policies across procurement systems.
• Experience supporting supplier innovation programs and co-development initiatives through structured engagement models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to align supplier strategies with business objectives.
• Ability to lead supplier transformation projects and manage change effectively in dynamic environments.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Masters degree in business administration or supply chain & Operations from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute with 3-7 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cost-saving initiatives strategic sourcing and category management across direct and indirect spend areas
• Proven track record of delivering procurement transformation projects with measurable impact.
• Advanced data analysis and spend analytics capabilities using tools such as Excel Power BI or similar platforms.
• Consulting Experience in Spend Analysis category management governance frameworks strategic sourcing.
• Supply chain consulting experience in Big 4 Supply chain global consulting firms preferred.
• 30% travel expected as per project requirements.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading multi-disciplinary team of 1400 professionals in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY SCO practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY were dedicated to helping our clients from startups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus we offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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