Sourcing and Procurement - Consumer Products - Senior Manager - Consulting

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Consumer Products Sourcing and Procurement – Senior ManagerThe opportunityTo achieve breakthrough performance in the Transformative Age, companies must confront new challenges head on. Changing consumer expectations, increased competition in digital channels and disruptive business models have created unprecedented growth opportunities for Consumer Product Manufacturers and retailers. A modern, resilient, and proactive sourcing and procurement organization enabled by reporting and process technology has become a foundational component of any successful Consumer Products organization. Our team helps Consumer Products organizations mitigate risk, adapt to changing operational demands and transform through technology optimization, reporting improvements, automation of key processes and the organizational training and change management to help clients embrace new sourcing strategies and new approaches to procurement in supply chain operations.Looking to join a great team, progress your career and build a better working world!? As an EY Consumer Products supply chain sourcing and procurement professional, you'll have an ability to use your experiences to assist driving our clients' global business performance, in the areas of strategic sourcing, category management, spend analytics and outsourcing advisory. You will work with some of the highest performing teams, advance your overall skill set, while meeting some great people along the way. If you are looking for a cutting-edge and rewarding environment, within the supply chain sourcing and procurement category, this just might be the role you've been searching for….Your key responsibilitiesYou will be responsible for managing one, or more, high-performing engagement teams at an executive level within the practice and the firm. You can expect to work with high-level client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance specific functional areas within your specialized area of supply chain.Skills and attributes for successDemonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge in your functional area of sourcing and Procurement. Demonstrate ability to quickly learn new processes and uncover new offering that may assist current customer base.

Provide mentoring and motivate diverse client engagement teams by delivering constructive on-the-job coaching to team members, while fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.

Drive high-quality work within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure clients are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

Build relationships with client personnel and deliver quality client services. Strive to assist our clients uncover additional areas of opportunity and manage the business development process.

Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.

To qualify for the role, you must haveA bachelor's degree or master's degree

10-15 years of experience of sourcing and Procurement in a consulting environment

Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with Consumer Products companies across Indirect and Direct categories

Bring your expertise, focusing on sourcing and procurement as well as broader Supply Chain consulting

We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 80% of the time. Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required

Use your knowledge to mentor and lead a team of professionals on multiple projects

Confidence building a book of business and leading the client proposal process

Deep knowledge in one of the specific areas of expertise: strategic sourcing, category management, total supplier risk, source to pay, procure to pay, supplier relationship management and spend analytics.

Ideally, you'll also haveA bachelor's degree, a master's degree focusing on engineering, supply chain, and/ or business

Approximately 4 years of recent supply chain consulting experience

Experience deploying Ariba, Coupa, or SaaS on-premise based solutions

Working knowledge of manufacturing environments and processes

Comfort working with Supply Chain stakeholders through optimization activities

Working knowledge of how ESG and sustainability impact the supply chain

What we look forWe're looking for people that are passionate supply chain consultants in Consumer Products, at the top of their game, but who would like to continue to grow their subject matter expertise and help others around them achieve their potential.#CONSUMERCONSULTINGWhat we offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. 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. 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .