Associate

Role Overview: Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and support the essential business enablement functions that keep the organization running smoothly. As a CBS professional at EY, you will collaborate with various teams to provide knowledge, resources, and tools that contribute to delivering exceptional service quality to clients, achieving success in the market, and fostering EY's growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS encompass Finance, Asset Management, Information Technology, Talent, Legal, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, and Risk Management. You will have the opportunity to advance your career through diverse engagements, mentorship, and structured learning, ultimately shaping outstanding leaders who work together to fulfill commitments to stakeholders and contribute to building a better working world for people, clients, and communities. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare purchase orders and distribute copies to suppliers and relevant departments. - Monitor inventory levels, place orders as needed to maintain adequate stocks. - Respond to customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, or cancellations. - Perform purchasing duties as necessary. - Coordinate with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries, and address issues such as delays, shortages, or other supply chain challenges. - Review requisition orders for accuracy, proper terminology, and specifications. - Maintain and update purchasing records, including files, reports, and price lists. - Evaluate and compare prices, specifications, and delivery terms to identify the best supplier offers. - Track and monitor the progress of requisitions, contracts, and purchase orders. - Calculate order costs and ensure invoices are accurately charged or forwarded to appropriate accounts. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Commerce, or Management from a reputable university with a minimum GPA of 3.20 (other related majors will be considered). - Fresh graduate or up to 3 years of experience in Procurement is preferred. - Strong ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising quality. - Proficient in both written and spoken English. - Strong interpersonal skills to manage escalations and challenging situations professionally. - Excellent negotiation skills. - Detail-oriented and well-organized. - Experience in travel coordination is a plus.,