Talent Procurement Purchasing Assistant GDS

About the Role

This position at EY offers a unique opportunity to develop your career within a global environment, supported by diverse resources and a culture dedicated to fostering growth and inclusivity. As part of the global EY organization, your role will contribute to building a better working world by supporting EY’s supply chain through the Talent Procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trusted consulting to EY stakeholders by delivering project pipelines, exceptional client service, and measurable financial benefits such as cost savings and contract value optimization.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and Global Procurement counterparts to craft category strategies aligned with EY’s global objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, delivering updates and insights on category progress and market trends.
• Champion adherence to Global Procurement and Supply Chain policies to ensure compliance and value realization among project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead requests for proposals (RFPs), manage commercial and contractual negotiations closely with Legal, Global Client Serving Partners, Sector Leaders, and other business divisions.
• Enhance sourcing efficiency and compliance by implementing purchase order processes and leveraging AI tools where suitable.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans that support business priorities while driving commercial gains and process efficiencies.
• Manage complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including competitive bidding events, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and ongoing governance oversight.
• Provide procurement advice to business leaders by leveraging market intelligence, spend analytics, and strategic guidance.
• Oversee negotiation and administration of master service agreements (MSAs), framework service agreements (FSAs), statements of work (SOWs), amendments, and other contractual documents.
• Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Risk, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure proper contractual safeguards and effective risk management.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with strategic suppliers through governance reviews, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, compliance assessments, and remedial actions as necessary.
• Engage extensively with senior leaders across geographies and functions, serving as a reliable procurement advisor and escalation point for supplier and contract matters.
• Contribute to procurement transformation efforts, process enhancements, capability building, and mentoring procurement team members.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Strong commercial and business acumen to support leadership in executing procurement and demand management strategies across diverse portfolios.
• Proven expertise in delivering sourcing projects with high compliance standards.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills enabling alignment with senior stakeholders and leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of Talent procurement categories and their market dynamics.
• Ability to lead change by cultivating trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Sound judgment and effective decision-making capabilities.
• Robust organizational and workload management skills with an ability to work independently.
• A positive mindset with enthusiasm for learning and adapting to change.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Experience in Talent Procurement, preferably within Human Capital Procurement, within a high-performance, team-oriented setting.
• Strong procurement and commercial skills to direct sourcing and demand planning across various service categories.
• Ability to align with and influence senior-level stakeholders, backed by an international perspective.
• Experience in executing online Requests for Proposal (RFX) and e-Auctions.
• Proficiency in English with the capability to lead conversations independently.
• Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field and certifications such as CPSM.
• Over 10 years of experience in procurement roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a global and culturally diverse workplace.
• Experience in collaborative virtual and remote work environments.

Work Culture and Benefits

• Emphasis on continuous learning to equip you with skills to thrive amidst evolving business needs.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for meaningful impact defined on your terms, supported by necessary tools and autonomy.
• Transformative leadership development through coaching, insights, and empowerment.
• An inclusive and diverse environment that values individuality and encourages everyone to express their voice.