Strategic Procurement Advisor (Associate Director)-State Government Services
$160k/y-$308k/y
EY3 days ago
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Summary
EY is seeking a Strategic Procurement Advisor (Associate Director) for State Government Services to join their team, focusing on client engagement and interactions with client Procurement organizations.
About the Role
The Strategic Procurement Advisor (SPA) will create and drive strategic relationships with client procurement teams, particularly the CPO, to position EY for revenue-generating opportunities. Responsibilities include collaborating with account teams to develop negotiation strategies, providing strategic guidance during negotiations, conducting training sessions, and acting as a primary contact for client procurement organizations. The SPA will also analyze market trends and lead negotiations to secure favorable terms while fostering long-term partnerships.
About You
Required:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and business development.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of successful client engagement.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and market trends.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS) degree in a related discipline.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree (e.g., Masters) in a relevant field.
- Purchasing/Procurement certification or relevant certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
- Experience in consulting or advisory roles.
- Experience leading and managing high-performance teams.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
- Medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans.
- Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to decide their vacation time.
- Paid time off for designated holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/family care.
EY
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners. Find out more about the EY global network: http://ey.com/en_gl/legal-statement
Richmond, VA