Supply Chain and Operations - Senior Consultant or Manager - Procurement Transformation

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior / Manager in Supply Chain – Business Transformation to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role involves developing procurement solutions, supporting business development, and fostering digital procurement capabilities. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business management and substantial consulting experience.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue-chip organizations.
• Functional/technical proficiency in full lifecycle delivery of business transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and support practice development.
• Develop procurement solutions and manage project financials.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Procure-to-Pay processes

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Fieldglass

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll 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.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior / Manager, Supply Chain – Business Transformation. You will work with 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 manufacturing strategy, cost optimization, contract manufacturing, operational performance, and broader business transformation, this could be the role for you.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior / 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.
• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of business transformation projects for clients.
• Provide 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 Business 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.
• 3–5+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience with blue-chip organizations.
• Functional/technical proficiency in full lifecycle delivery of business transformation projects.
• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, or Procure-to-Pay processes.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A high level of motivation, strong work ethic, and a self-starting attitude.
• Working knowledge of digital procurement platforms – such as SAP Ariba and/or SAP Fieldglass, or any other procurement and spend management solutions (Ivalua, Coupa, Jaggaer, etc.)

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
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/personalized-career-development

Discover how, when and where you can work at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/careers/flexibility-mobility

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

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

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