Associate - Technology Procurement

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global professional services firm in Milan is seeking a senior individual contributor for the Technology Procurement team. The role involves managing full lifecycle contracts, stakeholder engagement, and building relationships to drive procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, experience in software and cloud-based solutions, and excellent communication abilities. Join us to help build a better working world.

Competenze

• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement and co-developing strategies.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts globally.
• Experience in a Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management team.

Mansioni

• Develop category strategies for assigned categories.
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Conoscenze

Senior stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Software licensing expertise

Cloud-based solutions

Supplier management

Fluent English communication

Organizational skills

Formazione

CPM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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

The purpose of the global EY organization is to Build a Better Working World. The insights and services the organization provides help to drive long-term value for clients, people, and society and to build trust in the capital markets. An essential function under EY Business Enablement, Supply Chain Services (SCS) is a global team with more than 600 professionals in over 35 countries supporting the EY organization across the globe.

A key component of SCS is Global Procurement, whose purpose is to drive significant synergies and value creation from sourcing to contract lifecycle management, deliver exceptional client experiences and build more vital collaboration to manage Technology, Talent, Alliances and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) spend categories.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Be a senior individual contributor on a Technology Procurement team aligned to one or more service lines, as well as client serving business units.
• May develop category strategies for assigned categories and areas.
• Stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers
• Proactively manage contract negotiations for assigned projects.
• Build and foster collaborative working relationships with EYT and other internal business partners.
• Supporting and leading stakeholders through the Onboarding of Technology Goods and Services end-to-end process.
• Socialization and facilitation of the Procurement policy and processes, ensuring that the project teams and stakeholders understand the value of the policy and adhere to it accordingly.
• Timely and frequent submission of management information, including project status and savings reporting.
• Supporting Supply Chain Services’ overall global strategies.
• Facilitation of any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to collaboratively co-develop strategies and set and manage expectations.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts related to software licensing & rationalization, cloud-based solutions and professional services.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts globally and regionally.
• Experience of working in a Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management team in a complex and global environment.
• Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working in cross-functional teams across borders.
• Fluent, effective, transparent, and timely English communication skills required across multiple mediums (email, voice, IM, etc) in a global environment.
• The ability to independently manage and prioritize workload.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and have an appetite for change.
• Provide exceptional Client Service.
• May assume counsellor responsibilities as part of the role at a future date.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• CPM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification is welcomed, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of IT suppliers and emerging technologies.
• Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus.

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

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.