Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Manager (Category)

EY; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Category Management & Sourcing Consulting Manager to lead client engagements in strategic procurement, including category management and sourcing capabilities. You will drive cost reduction, service improvement, and optimal sourcing strategies while leveraging AI-enabled approaches to deliver measurable value.

You will mentor teams, manage workshops, and develop strategies across multiple spend categories, aligning with client objectives and EY’s vision of building a better

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5–8 years in strategic sourcing and category management with at least 2 years in procurement consulting.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing engagements to assess procurement opportunities and deliver improvements.
• Prepare for and lead workshops, guiding discussions and collecting information.
• Design AI-driven procurement solutions to optimize decision-making and efficiency.
• Develop category expertise and oversee project lifecycles from start to finish.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development efforts.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Sourcing

AI in procurement

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Sourcing analytics tools

Contract analytics tools

Job description

EY is seeking a Category Management & Sourcing Consulting Manager to lead client engagements in strategic procurement, including category management and sourcing capabilities. You will drive cost reduction, service improvement, and optimal sourcing strategies while leveraging AI-enabled approaches to deliver measurable value.

You will mentor teams, manage workshops, and develop strategies across multiple spend categories, aligning with client objectives and EY’s vision of building a better