GDS - BMC Procurement Supervising Associate

Job description

Job Summary:

 

 

 

GDS Procurement Services is a service offering that is being setup in collaboration with EY’s Global Procurement organization which is seeking to utilize the location footprint and skills/capabilities available from our Global Delivery Services (GDS).

 

The GDSprovides enabling services to EY member firms, Service Lines, business support functions and Area/Global entities. These services are provided via the Client Service - Assurance, Advisory, Knowledge, Tax and TAS, and Enablement Services – Procurement Services, IT Services, Finance & Accounting Services, Risk Management Services, People Shared Services,Markets Enablement Services, Brand, Marketing and communications. The Client Service and Enablement Services are an important component of EY’s Vision 2020 strategy and has an ever-increasing shared services footprint across the world, including five centers in India (Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kochi and Trivandrum), and in Argentina, China, Poland and the Philippines. The GDS headcount is currently approx. 15,000 and is predicted to grow to over 30,000 by 2020.  

 

Procurement was established as a globalized function just over ten years ago. Its purpose it to drive efficiencies in the way EY member firms select and manage their vendor relationships. This is achieved through a number of channels including creating procurement processes which arerepeatable, can be leveraged, are transparent as well as are aligned to business strategies and goals.

 

The role of the Supervising Associate – BMC Procurement will be to individually manage the procurement of Brand Marketing & Communication services. The key sub categories within BMC are Media, Digital, Creative, PR, Sponsorship, Event Production and Market Research. The role will work closely with BMC Procurement leaders and stakeholders supporting the ASIAPAC Area. The area is formed of 5 key regions with an annual Marketing spend of $25m across Oceania, Japan, Asean, Greater China and Korea.

The role holder will be expected to form lasting relationships with leaders and other key stakeholders/ clients to drive the development of the procurement organization.

 

 

 

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

 

 

· 
Key parameter for success for this role will be the Turn around time, Cost Savings and successful closure of projects

· 
Understanding the business need of stakeholders and liaising with local legal teams to draft contracts

· 
This role will require the candidate to work in flexible timings predominantly covering the ASIAPAC region

· 
Strict adherence to the procurement policy set by the CPO

· 
Follow procurement strategies being implemented by procurement leaders

· 
Ensure cost savings targets are met and ensure quality of service is not compromised

· 
Maintain vendor relationships at global standards

· 
Ensure follow-ups are made to have approvals on time

· 
Maintain highest levels of integrity across the procurement process

· 
Manage the overall quality of service across all processes within a multiple country environment

· 
Ensure adherence to service level agreements and deliver high quality, cost effective and efficient support

· 
Engage and create meaningful and productive business relationships with clients and stakeholders

· 
Supporting with the daily administration for the BMC Procurement team.

· 
Will be dealing with all new supplier contracts

· 
ensuring that details are correct and files are compliant.

· 
to work in a busy and fast paced environment

· 
excellent attention to detail is essential
Data entry of new supplier details
Daily use of MS excel and outlook
Keeping supplier contract details up to date in CLM tool
Ensure full compliance of documents for new/existing suppliers

 

This role will suit a strong administrator with excellent data entry and analytical skills. They will be involved with spend analysis and ensuring data is accurate and report generation along with creating PowerPoint presentations across the BMC category. Also, daily management of the CLM Tool to organize team projects, supplier contracts and reporting.

  Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

 

 Ø The role holder will be required to show in-depth understanding of procurement and process details

 

Ø Positive, can-do attitude and strong business acumen

 

Ø Excellent organization, analytical and problem solving skills

 

Ø Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills – able to handle conflict situations and resolve issues satisfactorily

  

Ø Culturally sensitive, capable of handling interactions with a “global mindset"

 

ØAbility to explain the decisions being taken to close procurement deals and share the outcome of the same

 

 

Job Requirements:

 

 

Ø Business degree or above, preferably from Commerce or Business discipline

 

Ø Fluent business English and another language supporting any of the regions would be an advantage

  

Ø 2-3 years of relevant progressive experience from a large organization, either a partnership or multi-national corporation

 

Ø Previous Procurement of Marketing services will be an advantage

 

Ø In depth working experience of procurement

 

Ø Proven working experience of a Shared Services Centre operationsand/or BPO operations

     

Ø Proficiency within a procurement or a procurement related specialty

 

Ø Proficiency in standard workplace technologies such as Microsoft office, Procurement CRM tools etc.

  

Ø This role is based out of Manilla to form part of the current GDS resource pool (part of Travel, Meetings & Events)

 

Ø Occasional travel to other GDS Location and/or other cities as may be required from time to time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

 

 

 

GDS Procurement Services is a service offering that is being setup in collaboration with EY’s Global Procurement organization which is seeking to utilize the location footprint and skills/capabilities available from our Global Delivery Services (GDS).

 

The GDSprovides enabling services to EY member firms, Service Lines, business support functions and Area/Global entities. These services are provided via the Client Service - Assurance, Advisory, Knowledge, Tax and TAS, and Enablement Services – Procurement Services, IT Services, Finance & Accounting Services, Risk Management Services, People Shared Services,Markets Enablement Services, Brand, Marketing and communications. The Client Service and Enablement Services are an important component of EY’s Vision 2020 strategy and has an ever-increasing shared services footprint across the world, including five centers in India (Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kochi and Trivandrum), and in Argentina, China, Poland and the Philippines. The GDS headcount is currently approx. 15,000 and is predicted to grow to over 30,000 by 2020.  

 

Procurement was established as a globalized function just over ten years ago. Its purpose it to drive efficiencies in the way EY member firms select and manage their vendor relationships. This is achieved through a number of channels including creating procurement processes which arerepeatable, can be leveraged, are transparent as well as are aligned to business strategies and goals.

 

The role of the Supervising Associate – BMC Procurement will be to individually manage the procurement of Brand Marketing & Communication services. The key sub categories within BMC are Media, Digital, Creative, PR, Sponsorship, Event Production and Market Research. The role will work closely with BMC Procurement leaders and stakeholders supporting the ASIAPAC Area. The area is formed of 5 key regions with an annual Marketing spend of $25m across Oceania, Japan, Asean, Greater China and Korea.

The role holder will be expected to form lasting relationships with leaders and other key stakeholders/ clients to drive the development of the procurement organization.

 

 

 

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

 

 

· 
Key parameter for success for this role will be the Turn around time, Cost Savings and successful closure of projects

· 
Understanding the business need of stakeholders and liaising with local legal teams to draft contracts

· 
This role will require the candidate to work in flexible timings predominantly covering the ASIAPAC region

· 
Strict adherence to the procurement policy set by the CPO

· 
Follow procurement strategies being implemented by procurement leaders

· 
Ensure cost savings targets are met and ensure quality of service is not compromised

· 
Maintain vendor relationships at global standards

· 
Ensure follow-ups are made to have approvals on time

· 
Maintain highest levels of integrity across the procurement process

· 
Manage the overall quality of service across all processes within a multiple country environment

· 
Ensure adherence to service level agreements and deliver high quality, cost effective and efficient support

· 
Engage and create meaningful and productive business relationships with clients and stakeholders

· 
Supporting with the daily administration for the BMC Procurement team.

· 
Will be dealing with all new supplier contracts

· 
ensuring that details are correct and files are compliant.

· 
to work in a busy and fast paced environment

· 
excellent attention to detail is essential
Data entry of new supplier details
Daily use of MS excel and outlook
Keeping supplier contract details up to date in CLM tool
Ensure full compliance of documents for new/existing suppliers

 

This role will suit a strong administrator with excellent data entry and analytical skills. They will be involved with spend analysis and ensuring data is accurate and report generation along with creating PowerPoint presentations across the BMC category. Also, daily management of the CLM Tool to organize team projects, supplier contracts and reporting.

  Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

 

 Ø The role holder will be required to show in-depth understanding of procurement and process details

 

Ø Positive, can-do attitude and strong business acumen

 

Ø Excellent organization, analytical and problem solving skills

 

Ø Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills – able to handle conflict situations and resolve issues satisfactorily

  

Ø Culturally sensitive, capable of handling interactions with a “global mindset"

 

ØAbility to explain the decisions being taken to close procurement deals and share the outcome of the same

 

 

Job Requirements:

 

 

Ø Business degree or above, preferably from Commerce or Business discipline

 

Ø Fluent business English and another language supporting any of the regions would be an advantage

  

Ø 2-3 years of relevant progressive experience from a large organization, either a partnership or multi-national corporation

 

Ø Previous Procurement of Marketing services will be an advantage

 

Ø In depth working experience of procurement

 

Ø Proven working experience of a Shared Services Centre operationsand/or BPO operations

     

Ø Proficiency within a procurement or a procurement related specialty

 

Ø Proficiency in standard workplace technologies such as Microsoft office, Procurement CRM tools etc.

  

Ø This role is based out of Manilla to form part of the current GDS resource pool (part of Travel, Meetings & Events)

 

Ø Occasional travel to other GDS Location and/or other cities as may be required from time to time