(Senior) Consultant - Business Consulting - Procurement Transformation

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The Opportunity

In the Procurement area, you will assist organizations in implementing company-wide transformation programs—from strategy and concept development to execution.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support CPOs and Procurement Leaders in implementing transformations as procurement becomes digital, consumer needs evolve, and procurement functions undergo fundamental changes.
• Collaborate with clients to develop, deliver, and become a trusted advisor in the next generation of procurement.
• Lead digital procurement transformation initiatives and advise clients on driving top-line and bottom-line improvements.
• Utilize existing and emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract solutions) to facilitate these transformations.
• Contribute to client projects, gradually leading sub-work streams, and work within multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Technology, Risk, Finance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions) to deliver high-quality services aligned with our global methodologies and tools.
• Support business development by developing EY knowledge and concepts, and by establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Enhance your management consulting and procurement skills to become a valued contributor to client transformations and your personal career growth.
• Identify business opportunities at client sites and assist in developing proposals and responses to RFPs.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Degree in economics, industrial engineering, supply chain, procurement, or similar, with excellent academic results.
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in areas such as procurement strategy, category management, operating models, supplier management, source-to-contract, order-to-pay, or digital procurement transformation.
• Strong interest in digital technologies (e.g., generative AI, RPA, Blockchain, source-to-pay tools) and some experience applying these technologies.
• Knowledge of procurement solutions like SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jagger, Zycus, GEP, Ivalua, or others is important.
• Sector experience in Consumer Products, Life Sciences, and/or Industrial Products.
• Willingness to travel regionally and globally as needed.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German and French is highly valuable.

What We Offer You

At EY, we will develop future-focused skills and provide world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture within globally connected teams. Learn more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility here.

If you're ready to shape your future with confidence, apply today.

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About EY

EY is committed to building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, and the planet, while fostering trust in capital markets.

Leveraging data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future and address pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

Our services span assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. Supported by sector insights, a global network, and diverse partners, EY operates in over 150 countries and territories.