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Manager, Supply Chain & Operations 1
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Manager, Supply Chain & Operations 1
Manager, Supply Chain and Operations - Procurement
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.
About the Opportunity
Our Procurement Transformation consulting team at EY works with some of the world’s leading organisations to develop high-performing procurement capabilities. We are seeking experienced procurement professionals to join our expanding team, supporting clients in navigating global uncertainty, volatility, and supply chain risk.
This exciting role offers:
- A dynamic, high-performing, and inclusive team environment
- Collaborative work with some of the world’s most prominent organisations
- Opportunities across various procurement lifecycle stages, including:
- Strategic sourcing for high-value, complex projects
- Supplier Onboarding for critical business needs
- Category strategy development based on market best practices
- Spend analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Supplier performance improvement through leading practice contract management
- Procurement Operating Model Review (OMR) and transformation
- Procurement talent development through training
- Procurement technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You will work across Consulting, People and Technology practices, gaining hands-on experience in leadership, management, and advanced commercial and procurement methodologies.
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Key Responsibilities
As a Manager, you will balance client, business development, operational, team development, and personal development responsibilities.
Focus on Clients
- Build, maintain and strengthen trusted_CLIENT relationships by acting as a procurement advisor
- Drive solution-oriented problem-solving, ensuring timely project delivery
- Develop strong client relationships over time while maintaining focus on current project delivery
Drive Operational Excellence
- Support on-time and on-budget project delivery
- Monitor quality assurance and client satisfaction by managing activities and deliverables
Develop Our People
- Foster inclusive leadership to create diverse, high-performing teams
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to develop team and client capabilities
Develop Our Business
- Contribute to leading procurement practices and methodology development
- Support the creation and delivery of internal training programmes for our team
- Help shape proposals and thought leadership showcasing EY’s methodologies
Minimum Requirements
This position requires substantial experience in procurement, consulting, or industry transformation. Key qualifications include:
- At least 5 years of procurement experience
- Strong project management and change delivery experience
- Proficiency in analytical skills (e.g., navigating complex data, identifying insights)
- Ability to influencer and collaborate across diverse stakeholders
- Experience in managing teams, offering support, coaching, and mentorship
- Strong comms skills to articulate complex findings and recommendations
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While formal qualifications (e.g., CIPS, IACCM certifications) are helpful, they are not mandatory. Experience matters most.
Benefits & Recognition
We offer a competitive reward package including:
- Career flexibility and continuous skill development
- A generous benefits scheme, covering health, financial planning, bonuses, and discounts
- Workplace inclusivity and commitment to balance professional/career goals with personal priorities
EY is also dedicated to fostering diversity and sustainability, reinforcing its mission: EY is Building A Better Working World.
Tomorrow is shaped by the bold thinkers, willingness to innovate, and collaboration. Join EY today.
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Pre-Application Note: EY strives to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all. During candidates’ hiring process, they may be asked to share details about their background, but this information stays confidential and does not influence hiring decisions. EY uses this input to promote recruitment diversity, accountability, and organizational inclusiveness.
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