Client Technology Procurement Associate Director

Overview

In this role, you will lead technology procurement for EY’s Global Procurement function, shaping sourcing strategy and delivering value across AI, software, and professional services. You will manage a large, global team and collaborate with cross-functional partners to secure best-in-class deals and drive AI-related initiatives. The position combines strategic category management with hands-on negotiation to support EY’s technology platforms and platforms like Fabric and Global Tax Platform. You will contribute to EY’s mission of building a better working world through technology leadership and supplier excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible environment
• diverse and inclusive culture
• world-class experiences
• future-focused skills development
• empowerment in global teams

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology procurement strategy across multiple service lines and business units
• Manage global spend (~US$400m) and oversee 500+ projects with measurable savings
• Lead a distributed team of 13 sourcing managers across several countries and allocate work
• Negotiate complex contracts for AI, software licensing, cloud services and professional services
• Advise on AI procurement strategy and support AI-related initiatives (AI Utility, Emerging Tech Big Bet)
• Collaborate with EY Technology and other internal partners; onboard tech goods/services end-to-end
• Socialize procurement policy, ensure adherence, and report progress and savings
• Act as a strategic advisor to drive supplier relationships and value creation across Global Procurement
• Support global strategies within Supply Chain Services and maintain stakeholder engagement
• Represent procurement in AI and standards initiatives (Technology Standards Board, AI/Big Bet)

Key requirements

• 10+ years in global technology sourcing or procurement leadership
• Business degree or equivalent; CPM/CIPS welcomed but not essential
• Strong track record negotiating IT contracts, licensing and cloud solutions
• Experience managing global teams and senior stakeholder relationships
• Knowledge of AI, emerging technologies and IT suppliers

• leadership and people management
• stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• exceptional client service and communication
• AI procurement
• software licensing
• cloud-based solutions

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