Senior - SCO - Digital Procurement

EY

  • Pune, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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.EY-GDS: Business Consulting -SC&O (Supply Chain & Operations) - Digital ProcurementAs part of our EY-GDS team, you will lead digital procurement transformation projects, driving the adoption of advanced technologies across sourcing, spend management, and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes. You will oversee the implementation of digital procurement platforms for direct and indirect categories, apply AI-powered analytics for spend insights, and use market intelligence to support strategic sourcing. Your role includes identifying cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, optimizing contract management with digital tools, and deploying AI solutions for supplier risk, demand forecasting, and spend visibility. Additionally, you will drive automation across purchasing, expediting, and end-to-end P2P workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.The opportunityWe are seeking experienced professionals for the roles of Senior 3-7 years of experience with a strong background in consulting and a specialized focus on digital procurement transformation.Candidates should have expertise in developing digital procurement strategies, transformation roadmaps and must have hands-on implementation experience of any digital procurement solutions like, Ivalua, GEP, Ariba, Coupa, or Zycus.Your key responsibilities
  • Develop and execute digital procurement transformation strategies aligned with client objectives and industry benchmarks.
  • Lead end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process redesign using digital tools to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
  • Manage the selection, configuration, and rollout of procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP SMART, Ivalua, or Zycus.
  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure successful ERP-procurement integration and data harmonization.
  • Embed automation, AI, and analytics into procurement workflows to reduce manual effort and support intelligent decision-making.
  • Design and implement digital dashboards and KPIs to monitor procurement performance, compliance, and supplier engagement.
  • Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives supported by digital tools and market intelligence platforms.
  • Integrate procurement platforms with ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to enable seamless data flow and real-time reporting.
  • Conduct detailed spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement value creation.
  • Drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new procurement systems and processes.
  • Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and training to ensure smooth deployment and user readiness.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on procurement compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements in digital environments.
  • Resolve data quality issues and maintain clean, reliable master data across procurement and ERP systems.
  • Develop procurement playbooks, process documentation, and training materials to support digital transformation.
Skills and attributes for successMust Have:
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, digital tools, and transformation levers across Source-to-Pay (S2P)
  • Deep expertise in digital procurement technologies implementation such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP, Ivalua, or Zycus.
  • Strong communication, presentation and team building skills and experience in producing high quality reports, papers, and presentations.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a structured approach to solution development.
  • Client facing experience leading design workshops for solution deployment
  • Experience in developing to-be state operating models and governance structures post deployment of technology solutions
  • Experience in reporting on tools like Power BI / Alteryx
Good to Have
  • Experience working on ERPs like SAP ECC / HANA & Oracle is an added advantage
  • Experience in Implementation or performing Proof of concept for GEN AI in Procurement with S2P cloud solutions
  • Knowledge of emerging trends like AI in sourcing, automation, supplier risk management, and sustainability in procurement
To qualify for the role, you should have
  • Master's degree in business administration or supply chain & Operations from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute, with 3-7 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Agile mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic client settings.
  • Consulting Experience in digital procurement, Spend Analysis, category management, Operating model redesign, governance frameworks, strategic sourcing.
  • Supply chain consulting experience in Big 4, Supply chain global consulting firms preferred.
  • 30% travel expected as per project requirements.
What we look for
  • A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
  • An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
  • Opportunities to work with EY SCO practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries
What working at EY offersAt EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:
  • Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
EY | 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.

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