(Senior) Consultant - Business Consulting - Procurement Transformation - #1777335

Company description:

EY Switzerland offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 different countries.

Job description:

The opportunity

In the area of Procurement, you will support organizations in implementing company-wide transformation programs, from strategy and concept development to implementation.

Your key responsibilities

• You will assist CPOs and Procurement Leaders in implementing transformations as the digital landscape evolves, consumer needs change, and procurement practices fundamentally shift.


• You will collaborate with clients to develop, deliver, and become a trusted advisor in the next generation of procurement.


• You will contribute to the digital procurement transformation of your clients and advise them on driving top-line and bottom-line improvements.


• You will leverage existing, emerging, and new technologies (e.g., generative AI, Procure-to-Pay, and Source-to-Contract solutions) to deliver these transformations.


• You will be a key contributor and will progressively lead sub-work streams in client engagements, working within multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Technology, Risk, Finance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions) to deliver high-quality services aligned with our global methodologies and tools.


• You will support the development of EY knowledge and concepts within our practice, and actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships.


• You will build your management consulting and procurement capabilities to become a valued contributor to our clients' transformations and to your personal career growth.


• You will identify business opportunities at your client sites and support proposal development in response to RFPs.

Skills and attributes for success

• A degree in economics, industrial engineering, supply chain, procurement, or equivalent, with excellent results.


• Meaningful experience (2-5 years) in procurement strategy, category management, operating models, supplier management and innovation, source-to-contract, order-to-pay management, or digital procurement transformation.


• A strong interest in digital technologies (e.g., generative AI, RPA, Blockchain, source-to-pay tools) and some experience in their application.


• Knowledge of procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, Zycus, GEP, Ivalua, or others is important.


• Sector experience in Consumer Products, Life Sciences, and/or Industrial Products.


• Flexibility and willingness to travel regionally and globally if needed.


• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German and French is highly valuable.

What we offer

EY Switzerland provides an inclusive environment with around 3,000 employees from 64 countries. You will collaborate with top professionals, learn continuously, and grow, as we invest significantly in your personal development and training.

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Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application, including CV, cover letter, and certificates.

For more information, contact our recruitment team at ***************@ey.com or call +41 58 286 33 66.

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