The opportunity As new markets open up and technology advances at a dramatic pace, the world of supply chain and operations is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, clients understand just how vital effective, sustainable operational management is to their global success. We are currently aiming to recruit an Senior Consultant to join our team. As a Procurement professional, you’ll use your analytical insight to drive our clients’ global business performance. Working as part of a high-performing team, you’ll deliver exceptional client service and help leading organizations improve their procurement and sourcing performance. Our Supply Chain & Operations – Procurement team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering: <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Spend Management – cost optimization, category management, strategic sourcing.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Procurement Operating Model Transformation</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Procurement Digitalization</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Procurement Operations</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">ESG</li> </ul> Your key responsibilities Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you’ll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role, you must have: <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong Procurement projects background in industry or consulting</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">3 to 5 years’ experience at a tier 1 consultancy</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Outstanding academic record to at least Batchelor degree level</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience and Passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions!</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Arabic speaking and reading are an advantage but not essential.</li> </ul> Ideally, you’ll also have: An analytical mindset <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A change mindset</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A continuous learning mindset</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A teaming mindset</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The ability to travel across the region </li> </ul> What we look for We’re interested in professionals with a deep understanding in Procurement change, across Sectors. You’ll need to be comfortable handling several responsibilities at once, often with shifting priorities. It’s a highly collaborative environment, where you’ll be building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels – so you’ll also need to be genuinely engaging, with interests and contacts in communities outside of your work life. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer: <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you</li> </ul> About EY EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Build your legacy with us. Apply now.

Senior Consultant - Business Consulting - Procurement - KSA (Riyadh, SA, 11391) @ EY Global Services

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