Supply Chain Advisor, Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations (Procurement) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1716577), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, New York, NY.

Help clients understand the health of their supply chains. Provide advice on the Procurement processes, including finding, acquiring, buying goods, and services from an external source within various industries (such as Consumer Products, Automotive, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Financial Services, and/or Technology). Assist with transformations in areas including designing procurement operating models, Procure to Pay (P2P) processes, supplier relationship management, technology optimization (eg. Ariba, Apex, Sievo, Coupa, or SAP SRM), and procurement performance management. Manage engagement teams on Procure to Pay transformations, identifying opportunities and quantifying business value (savings or efficiencies) of the opportunities to C-Level executives. Design and deploy advanced analytic solutions, develop spend taxonomies, lead data collection and enrichment activities to assess procurement spend (such as invoice data, historical purchase order, etc) and perform supplier segmentation. Lead engagement teams in identifying value opportunities and create execution roadmaps across sourcing and category management: developing category strategies and playbooks; executing strategic sourcing and auctions, and tactical sourcing events, across indirect categories of spends including logistics, IT, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations), and professional services. Design and deploy contract management processes and enabling technologies (such as Icertis, Sirion CLM, or Agiloft) including design collaboration processes across different teams and develop contract migration strategies. Assess buying and payment channel strategies, catalog strategies and Purchasing card programs. Design on-premise and SaaS software solutions, leveraging supplier networks and portals. Lead functional design workshops for clients.

Manage and motivate teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds. Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress. Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.

Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field and 4 years of work experience.

Must have 3 years of experience providing advisory and/or consulting services to third party clients in procurement operating model design and procurement organizational model design.

Must have 3 years of experience in one of the following:
- designing new procurement operating or organizational models; OR
- implementing eProcurement technology (with catalogs, requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, invoice, and settlement processes).

Must have 3 years of advisory and/or consulting experience for clients in one or a combination of any of the following sectors: Consumer Products, Automotive, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Financial Services, and/or Technology.

Must have 2 years of experience in Strategic sourcing, procurement operating model design, category management and strategic sourcing, and eProcurement process and technology implementation (such as Ariba, Coupa, or SAP SRM).

Must have 4 years of experience using Excel, Macros, and Pivot Tables.

Must have 3 years of experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members.

Requires travel up to 80%, of which 20% may be international to serve client needs.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Please apply on-line at ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search", "See All", then "Experienced Professionals" (Job Number - 1716577).

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $229,225.00 per year. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.