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And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.\nSupplier Relationship Management (SRM)\nThe opportunity\nWe are looking for a Senior Associate to support the day-to-day delivery of Supplier Relationship Management activities across strategic suppliers and internal stakeholder programs. The role will combine supplier governance, performance and compliance tracking, commercial and invoice support, executive reporting, data quality assurance, and continuous improvement.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with SRM colleagues, Procurement, Finance, Risk and Compliance teams, technology and reporting teams, business stakeholders, and supplier contacts. The role is suited to a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple workstreams, transform complex data into actionable insights, and follow through on actions and dependencies.\nKey responsibilities\nSupplier Commercial Operations & Governance\nSupport annual planning and billing cycles by coordinating estimates, validating supplier and entity-level inputs, and reconciling plan, PO and invoice information.\nCoordinate purchase order initiation and follow-up with Finance, Accounts Payable, business owners and suppliers; maintain visibility of approvals, status and dependencies.\nValidate supplier billing submissions and supporting data for completeness, accuracy and consistency; identify gaps and work with owners to resolve them.\nPerform pre-invoice and invoice validation support, investigate billing variances, confirm supporting information and facilitate timely resolution of invoice queries.\nMaintain trackers for supplier spend, contract renewals, commercial actions, credits, cost avoidance and other value-related inputs where required.\nPrepare concise summaries for commercial reviews and escalate risks such as missing approvals, delayed POs, unsupported invoices or data inconsistencies.\nAssist with contract lifecycle administration, including renewals, amendments, change requests, scope updates and tracking of approvals.\nSupport supplier due diligence, BRIDGE-related checks, control evidence, audit requests and other compliance activities in coordination with relevant process owners.\nContribute to ad hoc analysis, leadership requests, recruitment coordination and priority workstreams across the SRM Divestitures portfolio.\nSupplier Insights, Reporting and Data Analytics\nPrepare and maintain supplier relationship and commercial review materials using data on spend, contracts, performance, financials, key initiatives, risks and strategic updates.\nCollect, cleanse, reconcile and validate data from spreadsheets, SharePoint, dashboards and other approved sources before publication.\nPartner with reporting and technology teams to test new data extracts, dashboards and automated solutions; document defects, validate fixes and support user acceptance testing.\nProduce executive-ready dashboards, management reports, supplier updates and leadership presentation content with clear insights and accurate supporting data.\nCoordinate information across multiple suppliers / resellers and global teams on the quarterly spend information.\nMaintain structured source files and repeatable reporting processes to improve timeliness, quality and auditability.\nSkills and attributes for success\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional emails, governance updates, and leadership-ready presentations.\nExcellent attention to detail and analytical skills, including data validation, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and documentation.\nSound knowledge of supplier relationship management, procurement operations, contract governance, supplier performance, and invoice and PO processes.\nAbility to independently manage multiple suppliers, priorities, deadlines, and global stakeholders.\nCollaborative and customer-focused mindset, with the confidence to challenge inconsistencies, escalate risks, and drive continuous improvement.\nCollaborative mindset, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.\nTechnical capabilities\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data cleansing, reconciliation, pivot tables, lookups and structured trackers.\nProficiency in PowerPoint and Word for executive reporting, governance packs, SOPs and business documentation.\nWorking familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.\nExposure to procurement, contract, supplier management or finance systems is preferred.\nInterest in automation and AI-enabled productivity solutions; experience supporting UAT or reporting automation is an advantage.\nTo qualify for the role, you must have\nBachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Operations, or related discipline.\nApproximately 5+ years of relevant experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Contract Administration, Commercial Operations, Finance Operations or a related field.\nHands-on experience preparing reports, validating data, maintaining trackers and coordinating actions across multiple stakeholders.\nExperience supporting supplier governance, contracts, compliance, purchase orders or invoice processes.\nDemonstrated ability to translate detailed operational information into concise management updates.\nWhat we look for\nA dependable and proactive professional who combines strong operational discipline with commercial awareness. You will be comfortable working with detailed data, following through on actions, supporting senior stakeholders, and continuously improving how supplier information and governance activities are managed.\nWhat working at EY offers\nAt EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.\nYou get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. 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