Senior Associate - Supplier Relationship Management SRM

Job Title: Senior Associate – Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Function: Supply Chain Services

Sub-Function: Global Procurement – Supplier Relationship Management

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. 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.

The opportunity

The purpose of the global EY organization is to Build a Better Working World. The insights and services the organization provides help to drive long-term value for clients, people, and society and to build trust in the capital markets. An essential function under EY Business Enablement, Supply Chain Services (SCS) is a global team with more than 600 professionals in over 35 countries supporting the EY organization across the globe. This structure helps enable knowledge-sharing across categories and regions, streamlining efforts in seeking innovative suppliers that can provide exceptional client service to maximize SCS’s value for the EY organization and the world's supply chain.

A key component of SCS is Global Procurement, whose purpose is to drive significant synergies and value creation from sourcing to contract lifecycle management, deliver exceptional client experiences and build more vital collaboration to manage Technology, Talent, Alliances and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) spend categories. We forge meaningful supplier relationships and strengthen supplier resilience to help EY maximize long-term value for its people, clients and communities.

The 360 Supplier Overviews dashboards represent a pivotal initiative within the Global Procurement - Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework. SRM encompasses comprehensive contract lifecycle management, which includes contract management, performance management, commercial management, and relationship management. As part of our relationship management strategy, we proactively disseminate 360 Supplier Overviews for our most strategic Tier 1 (Alliances) and Tier 2 (Critical) suppliers to EY leadership and Global Client Service Partners (GCSPs). This role is essential for managing and analyzing accounts payable (AP) spend data for our top suppliers, ensuring data integrity, and delivering actionable insights that facilitate informed strategic decision-making.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage AP spend data and Net Engagement Revenue for the top 100 suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness while implementing data governance practices.
• Conduct thorough analysis of all AP spend categories for the top 100 suppliers, identifying discrepancies and missed data points.
• Identify and investigate anomalies in spend data using statistical methods and data visualization techniques to highlight trends and issues.
• Develop a structured Reseller Spend data framework by collecting data from resellers in a standardized format and reconciling it with EY AP spend data.
• Build an automated process to integrate reseller spend data into the AP commercial dashboard, enhancing report efficiency and reducing manual errors.
• Collaborate with Supplier Managers (SMs) and Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) to align reseller spend data with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spend data.
• Manage the end-to-end monthly 360 supplier overview dashboard for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, ensuring timely updates and accuracy of information.
• Design and implement monthly templates to ensure accurate reflection of AP spend data and Business Operations Team (BOT) data in the dashboard.
• Provide actionable insights and spend analytics to respective SMs and SRMs based on trends in AP spend and BOT data.
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide tailored reports and analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within data management and reporting processes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional analytical skills to interpret data and deliver actionable insights.
• Proficient in data management with advanced Excel capabilities; experience with ETL processes and Power BI is highly advantageous.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including the ability to create impactful dashboards and reports.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of 5 to 6 years of overall experience, with at least 2 years in data analysis or analytics projects.
• Experience in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Experience with advanced data management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and procurement analytics.

What we look for

Successful team members are high-energy individuals with experience working in a truly global, culturally diverse organization where change is embraced. Relationship building is key, and excellent oral, written, and communication skills in English are necessary to deliver exceptional client service to our stakeholders.

What we offer

• 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.