Supplier Relationship Manager for Microsoft and Adobe

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Title:

Supplier Relationship Manager for Microsoft & Adobe

Level: Associate Director

Duration:
Permanent

Location:

Global Delivery Services (GDS)

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The purpose of the global EY organization is to Build a better working world. The insights and services the organization provides help to drive long-term value for clients, people and society and to build trust in the capital markets. An essential function under EY Business Enablement, Supply Chain Services (SCS) is a global team with more than 600 professionals in over 35 countries supporting the EY organization across the globe.

This structure helps enable knowledge-sharing across categories and regions, streamlining efforts in seeking innovative suppliers that can provide exceptional client service to maximize SCS's value for the EY organization and the world's supply chain.

A key component of SCS is Global Procurement, whose purpose is to drive significant synergies and value creation from sourcing to contract lifecycle management, deliver exceptional client experiences and build more vital collaboration to manage Technology, Talent, Alliances and Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) spend categories. We forge meaningful supplier relationships and strengthen supplier resilience to help EY maximize long-term value for its people, clients and communities.

As a Supplier Relationship Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse mix of people and suppliers that contribute to EY's continual effort of Building a better working world and ensuring that our SRM program is truly world-class.

Your

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted business advisor to EY stakeholders, leading and supporting the SRM team in supporting business owners in achieving their goals and objectives reliant on supplier performance of contract obligations.
Willingness to work during European & early North America business hours with stakeholders.
Provide exceptional service to stakeholders while delivering both brand and quantitative value through contract value realization
Require exceptional understanding of Microsoft products and services.
Understand our global supplier footprint, types of contracts signed, and supplier deliverables and obligations as defined in the contracts, demonstrating a strong understanding of the category and building/driving the future roadmap
Have a strong understanding of key suppliers, their capabilities and their position in the market
Ensure SRM engagement with business stakeholders, procurement specialists and supplier account teams
Work with senior stakeholders to help develop a supplier strategy which supports the overall global SRM strategy
Help suppliers be successful in delivering their services at EY
Drive improvements in processes, policy, systems, management information and reporting
Build strong relationships with business partners including Technology, Legal (GCO), Global Client Serving Partners, Sector Leaders, etc.
Ensure the successful delivery of tactical SRM services provided by third parties specifically in support of Adobe and Microsoft
Manage the training, development and performance of team members, helping them develop their leadership, strategic development skills, supplier relationship management expertise and people management skills
Ensure consistent use of the SRM framework

Skills And Attributes For Success

Strong business acumen and commercial skills to drive supplier relationship management strategies across a broad array of portfolios
Understanding of the commercial drivers of supplier performance
Strong negotiator and influencer capable of driving alignment with key senior stakeholders and leaders
Solid leadership skills
Collaborative team member valuing cooperation and teamwork
Extensive knowledge of the SRM landscape and specifically Adobe and Dell with deep understanding of their offerings and solutions across cloud, managed services, and the datacenter
Strong analytical skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders
The ability to drive change by building strong, trusting relationships with senior stakeholders, business partners and suppliers
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
Strong organizational skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

Business or Technology Degree or relevant experience for role…