Supply Chain and Operations - Senior Manager - Procurement and Third - Party Risk Management

Location: Old Toronto

The opportunity

We currently are seeking for an experienced Senior Manager in our Procurement, Digital Procurement, and Third Party Risk Management – Financial Services Sector. From strategy to execution, the Financial Services Procurement Practice of EY provides a full range of consulting and broader services to help our Banking, Insurance, and broader financial services clients implement new ideas to help achieve their desired outcomes.

We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of providing value for people and businesses in Canada, delivering essential public services, and helping those in need.

EY is helping our government to build a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

You will accompany organizations in the implementation of company-wide transformation programs - from initial assessments and strategy development to full implementation (people, process, and technology)

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 work with clients to develop, deliver and become a trusted advisor in the next generation of Procurement and third party risk management

You will work on the digital procurement and third party risk management transformation of your clients as well as advising them on how to continue to drive top line and bottom-line improvements

You will leverage existing ( Ariba, Coupa, Icertis, Ivalua etc), emerging and new technologies (, Gen Ai) to deliver these transformations

You will work on mergers and acquisitions and identifying and delivering supplier synergies as well as integrating end to end procurement and tprm teams, processes, and solutions

You will work on identifying third party risk management opportunities with a good understanding of the regulatory landscape ( OSFI B-10, E-21 etc)

You will be key contributor and progressively start leading sub work streams in client engagements and will work in multi-disciplinary teams (, Accounts Payable, Legal, Risk Domains, and

Enterprise Risk) 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 pursuits, sales, and client relationship building

Lead the design and implementation of strategic procurement and third party risk management programs for financial services clients

Deliver 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 and TPRM Financial Services 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…