Technology and Talent Procurement Specialist - Supervising Associate

The Opportunity

Join EY’s Supply Chain Services (SCS), a global team supporting the organization’s procurement needs across Technology and Talent categories. As a Supervising Associate, you will drive sourcing execution and supplier management, contributing directly to EY’s purpose of building a better working world. Your work will help maximize long-term value for EY’s people, clients, and communities by ensuring robust, innovative, and resilient supplier relationships in both Technology and Talent domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to EY stakeholders, aligning procurement projects with business needs in both Technology and Talent categories.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and measurable value through cost savings, contract value realization, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with risk management to minimize contractual risks and demonstrate continuous improvement in procurement outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders, providing regular insights and progress updates for Technology and Talent procurement.
• Facilitate and socialize Procurement and Supply Chain Global Policy, ensuring compliance and value realization across both categories.
• Partner with Legal (GCO), Global Client Serving Partners, Sector Leaders, and other business units to support procurement initiatives.
• Achieve value targets by innovating cost reduction strategies, including spend consolidation and supplier rationalization for both Technology and Talent.
• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence on key suppliers in Technology and Talent, leveraging research and industry resources.
• Execute sourcing projects in line with SCS policy and agreed timelines.
• Support Request for Proposals (RFPs) and commercial negotiations, partnering with stakeholders and shared functions to minimize risks and manage supplier relationships according to EY’s policies.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong business acumen and commercial skills to drive procurement and supplier relationship management strategies across Technology and Talent portfolios.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, supporting alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of Technology and Talent supplier landscapes, with deep understanding of relevant offerings and trends.
• Ability to drive change by building strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and organizational skills; able to manage and prioritize workload independently.
• Positive attitude and appetite for change.
• Additional relevant skills and experience as required for both Technology and Talent procurement.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 8 years or more total experience including 4+ years in supply chain and procurement area in Technology and/or Talent categories.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills in business English.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required for strategic planning, stakeholder meetings, and project implementation.
• Applicable required qualifications (e.g., relevant certifications or degrees).

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Business Degree or relevant preferred degree.
• Experience in a global, culturally diverse organization.
• Collaborative, virtual, and independent working experience.
• Risk management experience (anti-bribery, corruption, data privacy).

What We Look For

We seek a high-energy individual who embraces change and can strategically deliver world-class value in Technology and Talent procurement for EY in a dynamic business environment.