Associate Director, Global Tech Procurement — AI & Software

EY; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

World-class experiences

Job summary

EY is looking for a leader in Technology Procurement to manage a substantial annual spend while driving strategic initiatives across diverse teams globally. This role emphasizes procurement of technology software, managing a global team, and enhancing stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional client services.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sourcing technology goods with proven negotiation skills, shaping EY’s competitive advantage in the market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience sourcing technology goods and services in a global leadership capacity.
• Experience with senior stakeholders and contract negotiations globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategy and manage vendor engagement in line with policies.
• Manage circa $400m spend annually and deliver over 500 projects with cost savings.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Influencing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Business Degree or equivalent

Tools

AI solutions

Software licensing

Cloud-based solutions

Job description

EY is looking for a leader in Technology Procurement to manage a substantial annual spend while driving strategic initiatives across diverse teams globally. This role emphasizes procurement of technology software, managing a global team, and enhancing stakeholder engagement to deliver exceptional client services.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sourcing technology goods with proven negotiation skills, shaping EY’s competitive advantage in the market.