Regional Contracts and SRM Manager; Talent - Wide

Job Overview

Regional Operations is at the heart of our Core Business Services (CBS) function and plays a key role in EY's ambitious growth strategy. The Regional Operations Contracts team covers contracts and supplier management, stakeholder support and enablement for Talent, Technology, Telco, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Travel Meetings and Events, Client Technology, Business Development, Knowledge (subscriptions) and Brand Marketing and Communication (BMC).

Reporting to the Talent contract management and SRM lead, the role will be responsible for working with the relevant Global Supply Chain Services team, the UKI risk teams and stakeholders to support the UKI requirements with our third‑party suppliers. The role will ensure that Talent and Learning and Development contracts with external providers are of a professional standard, are compliant with regs and mandatory positions and are in line with the UK firm's processes and guidelines as well as supporting the wider relationship between supplier, stakeholder and supply chain services for high performing service provision.

The role is key to providing regular updates and issue escalation.

• Supporting regional requirements for Talent contracting process and compliance to regulations and processes
• Providing input for strategic and critical supplier review meetings
• Collaborating with enablement and risk functions for Talent third‑party engagements from pipeline to signature
• Ensuring compliance to regulatory process for the various external relationships
• Working with legal/procurement to ensure contracts are fit for purpose for UKI region and cover any UKI nuances
• Follow up on contract status and helping to unblock any issues
• Support stakeholders on their low‑value contracts (e.g., start‑ups or DE&I suppliers) using appropriate Legal templates ensuring alignment to the firm's process and guidelines
• Manage stakeholder queries providing guidance on all contracts process and policy
• Ensure governance is completed effectively and efficiently
• Content uploads for EY's 'small supplier' portal 'Supplier Link'
• Supplier Due Diligence Docs (non‑disclosure agreements)

• Contribution to key themes such as Sustainability and Diversity & Inclusion in supply chain
• HR/Talent experience working with suppliers
• Third‑party contract knowledge (minimal knowledge required, more awareness of key risks)
• Experience of working with legal teams
• Commercial mindset
• Analytical mindset
• Experienced in working autonomously, delivering to deadlines
• Must be able to work well under pressure on multiple different items at the same time
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• A can‑do attitude; being able to deal with a number of projects simultaneously whilst also reacting to inbound work
• Excellent communication skills
• Very detail‑orientated, thorough and organised
• Proficient IT skills
• Experience of working in a professional services environment an advantage but not essential

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client‑facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

• 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.