Senior Consultant Procurement

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus annual bonus

Pension plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant in Procurement to help leading companies with procurement operating model, strategy development, and spend analysis. You will lead sub-projects within client engagements and work both independently and in teams to improve client performance.

The role requires 2-5 years in procurement, a Master’s degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain, and fluent English and Dutch. EY offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary with bonus, and extensive learning

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in a Procurement-related environment (Consulting or business).
• Analytical and structured way of working with proactive drive and enthusiasm.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead sub-projects within client engagements in procurement.
• Help clients with procurement operating model, strategy development, strategy implementation, sustainable sourcing, or spend analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve client performance and build relationships with external clients and internal peers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Dutch fluency

Education

Master's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Job description

Senior Consultant Procurement (2-5 years)

Other locations: Primary Location Only

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Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in Procurement you help leading companies with for example their Procurement operating model, strategy development, strategy implementation, sustainable sourcing or a spend analysis. As a consultant your role will be to lead a sub project within client engagements. You will work independently as well as in teams at our clients, supporting them with improving their business performance. You will use your quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to help structure and analyse the problems of the client and report the findings and results. Drawing on your knowledge, skills, and experience, you will start to build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers. You will play an active role and contribute to the EY SC&O team internally by developing project proposals, solutions, trainings, and thought leadership.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

Our clients place considerable trust in us and our advice, and people who are passionate about going above and beyond to improve our working world, unifies us as a team. This is crucial in enabling us to consistently deliver or exceed on our commitments.Build, maintain and strengthen relationships to increasingly become a trusted point of contact within Procurement. Your team is delivering Procurement projects for industry-leading clients in and outside the Netherlands, within a multi-disciplinary team. The team delivers solutions for complex and existing challenges in the field of Procurement (e.g. Sustainability regulations and compliance, or spend analysis and cost optimization).

Your office

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• 2-5 years’ work experience in a Procurement related environment (Consulting or business).
• A master’s degree preferably in the field of Business, Operations management, or Supply Chain Management.
• An analytical and a structured way of working, you are strong in conceptual thinking, and you have a great drive and are enthusiastic.
• Proactive and energetic, with innovative qualities that enable high quality work to be delivered often in relatively short timeframes.
• Collaborative team player, with the capability to work within cross-functional teams, collaborating with colleagues from different countries and departments to achieve common goals.
• Results oriented, focused on achieving high quality value to clients, and continuously striving for excellence.
• Proficiency in project management, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and clients are kept informed.
• Fluent language skills in English & Dutch.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a 32- 40 hours contract.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.
• All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits?

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