Experienced Manager or Senior Manager - Procurement Transformation

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

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To effectively deliver value for money and support stakeholders to achieve benefits, governments and businesses need effective procurement functions that meet the complex needs of their operations. We are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager – Procurement Transformation within the Supply Chain & Operations practice. As a procurement professional you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into procurement transformation as well as a view to the full supply chain: procurement operating model design, shared service delivery models, category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, P2P and digital procurement implementation experience. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential. If you are looking for a cutting-edge environment, providing strategic advice in the areas of procurement, category planning, and the overall value chain, this just might be the role you’ve been searching for. If your procurement experience includes leveraging digital tools to drive modernization of practices and processes, this will be a definite asset.

The opportunity

We currently are seeking for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager in our Procurement Transformation practice.



Our team is focused on helping clients achieve better value for outcomes through procurement in direct and indirect spend categories. In addition, our teams help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and process efficiency solutions for organizations across industries.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

- You will accompany organizations in the development and implementation of procurement transformation programs - from strategy and concept development to implementation
- You will support CPOs in implementing transformations in Procurement as the world becomes digital, consumer needs change and the shape of the Procurement fundamentally changes
- You will manage day-to-day engagements, provide direction to engagement sub work streams, develop and maintain key client relationships, and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, etc.) to deliver high quality services in line with our proven global methodologies and tools
- You will support the business in developing EY knowledge and concepts for our practice, whilst also actively establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships




- You will build your management consulting and Procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients’ transformations and for your own personal career journey

Engagement Management

- Lead the design and implementation of key procurement processes (e.g. strategic sourcing, category management, vendor management etc.) for large private and public clients
- Deliver an exceptional client service experience while advising on complex process issues
- Display leadership and business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative and innovative solutions
- Be the direct point of contact for client and team, own and grow appropriate client relationships
- Manage project financials including development of budget and resource plans on projects and day-today client interactions

Practice and People Development

- Support the development of leading practice Procurement capabilities at EY
- Create a positive team environment and provide coaching and support for junior staff
- Support senior management with practice development activities such as recruiting

Business Development

- Support the build-out of the Procurement Transformation practice across EY Canada.
- Collaborate across EY service lines to support business development opportunities
- Develop new solutions and improved ways of working to further EY’s innovation agenda

Skills and attributes for success

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment (and know when to lead and when to follow)
- Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and presentation
- A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
- An

📌 Experienced Manager or Senior Manager (Toronto)
🏢 EY
📍 Toronto