Procurement Category Specialist
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world. Please note that the role is open across Canada with a strong preference for candidates based in Ontarioparticularly those located in or near Toronto.
Location Flexibility: This role is open across Canada with a strong preference for candidates based in Ontario especially those in or near Toronto.
About Our Team: Our Supply Chain Services team consists of approximately 300 professionals operating in 31 countries. We are innovators at heart leveraging the latest technologies and trends to enhance our a rapidly changing world we embrace transformation and strive to deliver best-in-class services and supplier partnerships across four key categories:
- Talent (including Brand Marketing and Communications)
- Technology & External Content
- Real Estate (including Workplace Services and Real Estate Technology)
- Travel Meetings & Events
The Opportunity:
EY is on the lookout for a dynamic procurement professional with a passion for Indirect Procurement. If you have at least five years of experience in procuring Talent/HR products and services we want to hear from you! We seek someone with a visionary outlook capable of driving transformative change and delivering exceptional stakeholder value as part of our ambitious procurement journey.
In this role you will be a key contributor within our Global Procurements Talent Procurement team reporting to the Procurement Talent Lead for Canada. You will spearhead procurement strategies sourcing execution transformation initiatives and stakeholder engagement for selected projects primarily in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a portfolio of strategic projects across Talent (HR) categories focusing on brand value and quantitative outcomes through strategic change strong negotiations and process efficiencies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to EY stakeholders aligning procurement projects with business needswhile providing exceptional customer service.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing projects and category management activities ensuring effective commercial management of EYs Talent suppliers.
- Leverage digital tools and procurement technologies to enhance efficiency and support data-drivendecision-making.
- Lead complex RFx processes and negotiations collaborating with stakeholders and shared functionssuch as Legal and Risk Management.
- Foster strong relationships with key EY business stakeholders and report on project progressregularly.
Skills and Attributes for Success: To qualify for this role you should have:
- A minimum of 5-7 years of procurement experience particularly in sourcing Talent/HR services.
- A proven track record in defining and delivering procurement strategies in HR categories.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to identify opportunities that align with EYs needs.
Ideally youll also have:
- An ability to influence and align efforts with key stakeholders.
- A solid understanding of strategic trends in talent and HR.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to travel up to 5% for strategic engagements.
What We Look For:
- Procurement Expertise: Strong understanding of procurement processes particularly in Talent/HR with a proven track record of developing effective sourcing strategies.
- Commercial Acumen: Ability to analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities that align with business objectives.
- Influencing and Negotiation Skills: Exceptional skills in influencing stakeholders and negotiating favorable terms while maintaining strong relationships.
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate supplier performance and market conditions translating data into actionable insights.
- Project Management Proficiency: Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously ensuring alignment with timelines and budgets.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication abilities to effectively convey ideas and present to senior leadership.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement technologies ERP systems (such as SAP Ariba) and tools for online Rfx and e-Auctions is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is also expected.
Reminder: Whilst we appreciate your effort to showcase your full range of experiences and skills the hiring team prefers a more concise and focused CVideally limited to one page. This helps ensure key qualifications stand out clearly and aligns with our review process. If possible kindly attach a revised one-page CV for consideration.
What we offer you
At EY well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. Well empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
EY Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance consulting tax strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Bij EY Studio+ creëren we transformatieve ervaringen die mensen in beweging brengen en markten vormgeven. We combineren design, technologie en commercieel inzicht, aangevuld met EY.ai, een verenigend platform en aangedreven door ons volledige spectrum van diensten.
