Technology Sourcing Manager

Job title:

Technology Sourcing Manager

Company:

EY

Job description

Technology Sourcing ManagerLocation: WarsawHybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remoteLet us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery centre network by EY.We Our global Supply Chain Services team includes more than 600 people working across 35 countries. We are relentless trendsetters, employing the latest in innovation and technology to better service the business. In a world of disruption, we embrace transformation and work to find best-in-class services and suppliers to help us stay ahead of the curve.The opportunityEY Technology (EYT) creates, manages, and operates all the technology used by EY covering the entire process life cycle, from understanding the needs of the organization’s different Areas and service lines, through defining appropriate strategy and architecture, to the delivery of solutions and managed operational services.Beyond the basic provision of reliable, cost-effective IT infrastructure and operations, EYT is increasingly acting as a catalyst for business success. Priority projects such as Global CRM, Data Center Consolidation, AI and productivity and collaboration are essential to delivering on EY’s Global Priorities, and in sustaining our competitive advantage as the most globally integrated organization in professional services.Within EYT, the Enterprise Technology Sourcing team supports infrastructure and services at a global enterprise scale. The Client Technology Sourcing team supports key programs and solutions globally in partnership with our EYT and Service Line colleagues in order to continue to enhance EY’s position as an technology driven industry leader.Technology Sourcing is part of the Global Procurement Group focusing on the requirements from the Technology team and managing circa $2.3B of spend annually.Your key responsibilitiesThe Technology Sourcing Manager reports into a Technology Sourcing Leader within the Technology Sourcing team and is responsible for sourcing stategy and execution, customer engagement and experience, and vendor management in line with the Global Procurement Policy and processes.The role of the Technology Sourcing Associate Director may include:

• Responsibility as a senior individual contributor on a Enterprise Technology Sourcing team, aligned to one or more technology categories.
• Act as an individual contributor and and trusted business advisor – managing multiple complex transactions directly or indirectly and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver successful results.
• Working closely with risk management business partners to minimize contractual risks to the firm whilst demonstrating year on year improvement in value for money.
• Partnering with GCO (legal) to lead key negotiations and reporting on the quantitative and brand value delivered.
• Effectively build a pipeline of deals and develop the appropriate resourcing plans.
• Supporting improvement in processes, policy, systems, management information and reporting.
• Successfully leading negotiations for global and regional deals meeting the timelines, scope, and requirements agreed with key stakeholders.
• Working with senior EYT and Service Line stakeholders to help develop a category strategy which supports the overall global technology strategy.

Supporting the broader Technology Sourcing team in the delivery and management of procurement activities may include the following activities:

• Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers
• Pro-actively manage contract and license renewals
• 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 Technology Sourcing policy and processes, ensuring that the project team 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
• Support for the Enterprise Technology Sourcing team in developing a strategy which adheres to the overall global technology strategy while supporting local engagements
• Facilitation of any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong experience with senior stakeholder management with the ability to collaboratively co-develop strategies and set and manage expectations.
• Heavy experience with negotiating contracts related to Outsourcing / Managed Services and technology professional services
• Heavy experience with negotiating contracts globally.
• Experience of managing complex service agreements both from the commercial and service delivery side
• Experience of working in a Procurement/Vendor Management team in a complex and global environment
• Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus
• Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working in cross functional teams across borders
• Good knowledge of the IT vendors and new technologies is important to successfully work with the EYT teams
• Up to date with all issues in the services space including Outsourcing, Infrastructure as a Service and offshoring
• Strong communication skills required; must have the ability communicate in English effectively, transparently, and timely across multiple mediums (email, voice, IM, etc) in a global environment
• The ability to independently manage and prioritize workload
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and have an appetite for challenge
• Provide high level of Exceptional Client Service

Ideally, you’ll also haveDegree educated with:

• Minimum of 12 years experience in a strategic sourcing role
• Alternatively, technology or business operations experience may be considered in lieu of some, or potentially all, of the sourcing experience for the right candidate.
• In depth experience negotiating for multiple Service delivery models (Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, etc)
• Experience of stakeholder management at a senior level in their current or previous role

Certification Requirements:

• CPSM qualification or equivalent desired

What we offerEY 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.

About EYEY | Building a better working worldEY 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.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.In compliance with the requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act, our company has established the Procedure for reporting breaches of law and undertaking appropriate follow-up actions. Any misconduct should be reported through the EY Ethics Hotline.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:06:55 GMT

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