4 Supplier Lifecycle Jobs

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. 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. EY-GDS: Business Consulting -SC&O (Supply Chain & Operations) The opportunity We are looking for seasoned professionals with 3-7 years of experience and a strong consulting background in supply chain operations, particularly in contract and supplier management. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in transforming Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes ranging from digitization and compliance reviews to analytics and automation while ensuring alignment with legal and business objectives. In parallel, the candidate will lead supplier management initiatives, including onboarding, segmentation, performance tracking, and risk mitigation, using advanced tools and data-driven insights. This role demands a strategic thinker who can drive procurement excellence by optimizing contractual value, enhancing supplier collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes across both direct and indirect categories. Your Key Responsibilities Contract Management CLM Automation and Implementation: Lead the implementation of S2C and CLM systems such as SirionLabs, Icertis, and DocuSign CLM. Conduct requirement gathering sessions and create Business Requirement Documents (BRD). Coordinate with the technical team and alliance partners to build a bridge between business and technology. Perform fit-gap analysis and create design documentation. Execute functional testing and lead training sessions for stakeholders. Coordinate go-live activities to ensure successful system adoption. Foster alliances with CLM technology partners. Contract Digitization: Utilize AI/ML technologies to digitize contracts and create a centralized contract repository. Implement advanced scanning, OCR processing, and metadata tagging for efficient contract management. CLM Review and Insights: Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to assess compliance and performance. Perform revenue leakage assessments to drive value savings and generate actionable insights. Create and maintain a robust contract database for easy access and analysis. Collaborate with legal, procurement, and business stakeholders to align contract terms with organizational objectives. Focus on risk mitigation and maximizing value realization from contracts. Process Streamlining: Identify pain points in sourcing and contracting processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement future state processes that align with best practices and organizational goals. Develop process maps and documentation to support streamlined workflows and improve user experience. Supplier Management Supplier Management Strategy Design and execute supplier management transformation roadmaps by benchmarking industry best practices, assessing current maturity, and defining future-state operating models. Oversee supplier onboarding, qualification, and segmentation processes based on risk, spend, criticality, and strategic alignment. Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to evaluate KPIs, discuss performance gaps, and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Supplier Lifecycle and Compliance Management Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including performance reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure supplier compliance with ESG, diversity, and regulatory requirements by embedding compliance checks and sustainability metrics into evaluation frameworks. Support supplier innovation programs and joint value creation initiatives through structured engagement models and co-development workshops. Technology and Data Integration Deploy supplier management platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, GEP SMART, Jaggaer) for centralized performance tracking and risk monitoring. Integrate supplier data across ERP, CLM, and P2P systems to create a unified view of performance and compliance. Develop supplier scorecards and dashboards using analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau to visualize performance trends. Use third-party risk intelligence tools to continuously monitor supplier financial health and operational disruptions. Automate supplier onboarding and performance feedback loops to improve efficiency and supplier experience. Maintain accurate supplier master data and enforce data governance policies for consistency. Skills And Attributes For Success Experience managing the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, and renewal. Ability to identify contractual risks, perform compliance checks, and conduct leakage analysis to ensure adherence to legal and commercial terms. Proficiency in using contract lifecycle management tools such as Icertis, Ariba, Coupa, or DocuSign for workflow automation and repository management. Strong analytical skills to extract and interpret contract data for insights on performance, risk exposure, and renewal timelines. Capability to integrate contract data with ERP and procurement systems to enhance visibility and reporting. Experience in maintaining standardized templates and clause libraries to ensure consistency and reduce legal exposure. Familiarity with AI and machine learning tools for contract analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive risk scoring. Strong documentation practices to support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls. Ability to train and support stakeholders in using contract tools and understanding negotiation strategies. High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity in managing sensitive contractual information. Experience managing the complete supplier lifecycle including onboarding, segmentation, performance evaluation, and offboarding. Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive collaboration, innovation, and long-term value. Proficiency in developing and using supplier scorecards and dashboards with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. Hands-on experience with supplier management platforms such as SAP Ariba, GEP SMART, or Jaggaer for centralized tracking and collaboration. Capability to integrate supplier data across ERP, CLM, and P2P systems to create a unified view of performance and risk. Familiarity with third-party risk intelligence tools such as Riskmethods or Dun & Bradstreet for monitoring supplier risks. Experience in automating supplier onboarding, document collection, and performance feedback processes. Ability to maintain accurate supplier master data and enforce data governance policies across procurement systems. Experience supporting supplier innovation programs and co-development initiatives through structured engagement models. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to align supplier strategies with business objectives. Ability to lead supplier transformation projects and manage change effectively in dynamic environments. To qualify for the role, you must have Masters degree in business administration or supply chain & Operations from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute, with 3-7 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in leading cost-saving initiatives, strategic sourcing, and category management across direct and indirect spend areas Proven track record of delivering procurement transformation projects with measurable impact. Advanced data analysis and spend analytics capabilities using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms. Consulting Experience in Spend Analysis, category management, governance frameworks, strategic sourcing. Supply chain consulting experience in Big 4, Supply chain global consulting firms preferred. 30% travel expected as per project requirements. What We Look For A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide. Opportunities to work with EY SCO practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries What Working At EY Offers At EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. You 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. Plus, we offer: Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you EY | Building a better working world 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.,

Lead SAP Ariba S2P transformation in a banking setup. Operationalize Ariba modules, enable Guided Buying, ensure procurement compliance, onboard suppliers, and drive change management across regions. Required Candidate profile 8+ yrs in procurement/S2P, strong SAP Ariba expertise, financial services exposure, indirect spend knowledge, excellent stakeholder management and regulatory compliance; Ariba certification preferred.

Role & responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and analyze procurement and supply chain requirements, and translate them into SAP Ariba solution designs. Configure and customize SAP Ariba modules, including Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, Procurement, and Invoice Management, to meet business needs. Lead and participate in full-cycle implementation projects, including requirements gathering, system design, development, testing, and deployment. Conduct workshops and training sessions to educate end-users on SAP Ariba functionalities and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business users, functional consultants, and technical teams, to ensure seamless integration of SAP Ariba solutions with other enterprise systems. Develop and execute test plans, conduct system testing, and support user acceptance testing (UAT). Perform data migration activities, including data mapping, extraction, transformation, and loading into SAP Ariba system. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for SAP Ariba modules, addressing user issues and system errors. Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for optimization and improvement. Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP Ariba features, functionalities, and industry trends, and provide recommendations for system enhancements Preferred candidate profile

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced SAP Ariba Consultant with a strong background in Sourcing, Contracting, and Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP) modules, along with hands-on experience in S/4HANA integration. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience in designing, implementing, and supporting SAP Ariba solutions within S/4HANA environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and support of Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and SLP modules. Align Ariba processes with S/4HANA procurement and supplier management functionalities. Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional solutions Configure and customize Ariba modules as per project needs. Ensure seamless integration between Ariba and SAP S/4HANA backend systems. Provide user training, documentation, and post-go-live support. Drive process improvements and best practices in procurement and supplier management. Requirements: 5+ years of experience in SAP Ariba with a focus on Sourcing, Contracting, and SLP Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in S/4HANA integration with Ariba. Deep understanding of source-to-contract (S2C) processes Experience with system configuration, data migration, and solution testing. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders SAP Ariba and/or S/4HANA certification Preferred Qualifications: Experience in global template rollouts and Agile project methodologies. Familiarity with other Ariba modules such as Procurement or Spend Visibility is a plus