Business Consulting-Supply Chain And Operations-Procurement-Senior Manager

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EY-GDS: Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations – Procurement - Senior Manager 1

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, supply chains are undergoing significant transformations to meet the increasing demands of customers. As consultants in Supply Chain and Operations (SC&O), our mission is to assist clients in building enterprise resilience, enhancing, and restructuring their supply chains to navigate the challenges of a dynamic marketplace and value chain disruptions. We strive to improve the reliability, flexibility, and responsiveness of our clients' supply chains while simultaneously reducing costs.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager with expertise in Procurement to join our Business Consulting Team. This senior role will involve close collaboration with Supply Chain Consulting leadership to scale SC&O-related opportunities, drive business wins, and deliver Source to Pay or Procure to Pay engagements, within the MENA region.

Key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive Procurement experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with business stakeholders at various levels.
• Business Development: Collaborate with stakeholders in the MENA region to understand key business priorities, identify opportunities, and help the organization achieve revenue targets through effective business development activities.
• Project Delivery: Lead client engagements related to procurement transformation including operating model design, optimization and technology implementation.
• Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on procurement best practices, supply chain optimization, and the integration of technology solutions such as e-procurement platforms, analytics tools, and automation technologies.
• Technical Expertise: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in procurement and supply chain management, including digital procurement platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain applications.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a high-performing team within the Procurement domain, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance consulting culture and enhancing the team's technical acumen in supply chain areas.
• Risk Management: Maintain a strong focus on quality and risk management throughout all engagements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel in this role, you will need a blend of technical and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results. Key skills include:

• Business Development Acumen: Strong business development skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for contributing to organizational growth.
• Consulting Expertise: A robust consulting background with specialized expertise in core supply chain functions, particularly in procurement in the Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities or GPS sectors.
• Supply Chain Technology Proficiency: In-depth understanding of procurement processes, tools, and best practices, including digital procurement platforms, ERP solutions, and emerging technologies such as AI and automation.
• Team Leadership: Experience managing large teams in a service delivery environment, with a focus on performance management and team development.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to develop and present innovative ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions to complex procurement challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management capabilities, with experience delivering multiple initiatives simultaneously and on time.
• Mentorship and Development: Leadership qualities focused on mentoring, team development, and fostering collaborative environments.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities (both oral and written) to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Strategic Mindset: A strategic mindset with adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced consulting environments.
• Integrity and Professionalism: High levels of integrity, professionalism, and client service orientation.

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with approximately fifteen years of related work experience, or a master’s degree with approximately thirteen years of related work experience.
• Deep knowledge in Procurement and experience on:
• Procurement strategy
• Governance frameworks
• Strategic sourcing
• Category management across direct and indirect spend areas
• Cost optimization
• Experience working in Consulting and/or Global Business Services (GBS), delivering procurement solutions.
• Experience in managing and leading large-scale Procurement transformation engagements and delivery teams.
• Expertise in performance improvement, target operating models, operational excellence, business process re-engineering, and optimization.
• Experience in pre-sales operations, including writing technical proposals in response to RFPs/Tenders and developing business solutions.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions with senior executives.
• Functional expertise in ERP systems and tools such as SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and/or Oracle, with experience in two or more full life cycle implementations focusing on the Procure to Pay value stream.
• Experience in Supplier/3rd party audits.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Aris, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Willingness to travel to the Middle East and work a Sunday to Thursday schedule, supporting MENA timings (11 AM – 8:30 PM).

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certification in Procurement such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Ariba

What we look for

We seek individuals who possess not only technical expertise but also the qualities of leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We value strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances. We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. If you have the required technical acumen and a commitment to lead client engagements while staying abreast of new developments in consulting capabilities and industry knowledge, then this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, 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

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