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
As a Strategic Procurement Advisor, you will create and drive strategic relationships with client procurement teams, assist in developing negotiation strategies, provide strategic guidance during negotiations, conduct training sessions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand clients' procurement needs. You will act as a primary point of contact for client procurement organizations and lead discussions to align solutions with their business goals.
About You
Required:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and business development.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to lead high-stakes negotiations.
- 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).
- 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 you to decide how much vacation time you need.
- Paid time off for designated EY Paid 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
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