Supply Chain and Operations - Manager - e-Procurement and Digital Solutions

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Supply Chain focusing on e-Procurement and Digital Solutions. This role includes leading projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree related to business, along with 5–7+ years of consulting experience, particularly with e-procurement platforms like SAP Ariba. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, promoting well-being in various aspects of life.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue-chip organizations.
• Functional/technical proficiency in full lifecycle delivery of business transformation projects.
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement solutions and guide client strategy.
• Lead design and deployment of e-Procurement projects.
• Manage project financials and support client interactions.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of e-procurement

Business process design

Leadership and mentoring

Consulting experience

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Coupa

Jaggaer

Job description

Location: Toronto

The opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, Supply Chain – e-Procurement and Digital Solutions. You will work with and lead some of the highest-performing teams in the industry, deliver exceptional client service, and develop your skill set while collaborating with outstanding professionals. If you're looking for a dynamic environment that supports procurement strategy, cost optimization, source-to-pay performance improvement and broader business transformation, this could be the role for you.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager at EY, you will contribute to the Supply Chain & Operations team by leading engagements, supporting practice development, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include:

Engagement Management

• Develop procurement solutions and guide client strategy with expert-level knowledge of e‑procurement and broader digital procurement technologies, with specific focus on SAP Ariba and related e‑Procurement platforms (CLM, spend analytics, agentic AI platforms).
• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of e‑Procurement and digital business transformation projects for clients.
• Provide business process design and functional expertise across all phases of technology implementation, including requirements gathering, design, build, testing, and change management.
• Support project leadership in business development and market growth initiatives.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, resource planning, and day‑to‑day client interactions.

People Development

• Foster the development of digital procurement capabilities within EY’s Supply Chain practice.
• Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support to junior staff.
• Assist senior leadership with practice development activities such as recruiting and training.

Business Development

• Help expand the Procurement Transformation practice across EY Canada.
• Collaborate across EY service lines to identify and support business development opportunities.
• Develop new solutions and innovative ways of working to advance EY’s innovation agenda.

Skills and attributes for success

• An undergraduate degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Subject matter knowledge of digital procurement platforms – such as SAP Ariba, or any other procurement and spend management solutions (Ivalua, Coupa, Jaggaer, agentic AI platforms, etc.).
• 5–7+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue‑chip organizations.
• Functional/technical proficiency in full lifecycle delivery of business transformation projects.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A high level of motivation, strong work ethic, and a self‑starting attitude.
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, or Procure‑to‑Pay processes.

What we offer you

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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