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The Technology Procurement team manage circa $1.5B of spend annually and focus on requirements from the Technology teams. This is a superb opportunity to support EY Technology (EYT) at the forefront of developing, managing, and implementing technology solutions that span the full process life cycle – integral in identifying organizational needs across various regions and service lines, shaping strategic direction and architectural frameworks, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of operational services.

Your key responsibilities

• Be a senior individual contributor on a Technology Procurement team aligned to one or more service lines, as well as client serving business units.
• May develop category strategies for assigned categories and areas.
• Stakeholder and supplier relationship management.
• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers
• Proactively manage contract negotiations for assigned projects.
• Build and foster collaborative working relationships with EYT and other internal business partners.
• Supporting and leading stakeholders through the Onboarding of Technology Goods and Services end-to-end process.
• Socialization and facilitation of the Procurement policy and processes, ensuring that the project teams and stakeholders understand the value of the policy and adhere to it accordingly.
• Timely and frequent submission of management information, including project status and savings reporting.
• Supporting Supply Chain Services’ overall global strategies.
• Facilitation of any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience with senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to collaboratively co-develop strategies and set and manage expectations.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts related to software licensing & rationalization, cloud-based solutions and professional services.
• Comprehensive experience with negotiating contracts globally and regionally.
• Experience of working in a Sourcing/Procurement/Supplier Management team in a complex and global environment.
• Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working in cross-functional teams across borders.
• Fluent, effective, transparent, and timely English communication skills required across multiple mediums (email, voice, IM, etc) in a global environment.
• The ability to independently manage and prioritize workload.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and have an appetite for change.
• Provide exceptional Client Service.
• May assume counsellor responsibilities as part of the role at a future date.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CPM (US), CIPS (UK) or similar Procurement certification is welcomed, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of IT suppliers and emerging technologies.
• Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus.

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 communications skills in English is necessary to deliver Exceptional Client Service to our stakeholders.

• 5 - 7 years of experience sourcing technology goods and services.
• Experience in a leadership position a plus.
• Business Degree or equivalent a plus.
• Combination of work and experience may be considered.

Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote

Your key responsibilities

As a Consultant in the Data Protection & Privacy competency, you will help clients define technical and business requirements for data privacy solutions as well as develop business processes and policies related to controlling access to data. This includes helping clients to identify, understand and protect their most critical data throughout the data lifecycle. Engagements range from identifying high value assets to developing data classification schemes based on Data Privacy Assessments, standards and guidelines and implementing processes and technologies to provide leading data privacy capabilities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Data Privacy and Protection
• Experience with one or more of the following tools: OneTrust, BigID, Securiti.ai
• Understanding of various data privacy regulations and concepts, with a focus on GDPR
• Experience in planning and implementing data protection and privacy controls
• Staying informed about industry trends, data privacy standards, regulations, and related technologies
• Ability to independently research and resolve technical issues

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong understanding of general privacy concepts and methodologies, including data classification, privacy assessments, consent management, incident response, privacy policy creation, enterprise security strategies, and data governance
• Demonstrated experience with data privacy tools, specifically OneTrust, BigID, or Securiti.ai,
• Consistently deliver high-quality client services, monitor progress, manage risks, and keep key stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Establish and maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English (minimum B2 level)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/M.S./MBA or equivalent.
• Certifications related to Data Privacy such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

EY 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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