Join EY as an Assistant Director in Client Technology Procurement, focusing on AI, Digital Solutions, and Innovation. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a career with a global leader, contributing to a better working world.

As part of the Global Procurement team, you will drive value creation by managing the full contract lifecycle and enhancing supplier relationships. This position is key to supporting EY's technology initiatives, particularly in emerging areas like artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

Your role is vital in shaping sourcing strategies, navigating fast-moving technology markets, and managing the associated commercial, legal, and security risks. You'll help translate innovative ideas into scalable, commercially sound solutions, reinforcing EY's commitment to digital advancement.

- Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies and complex negotiations for AI, Digital Solutions, and Innovation programs. - Serve as a trusted procurement advisor to senior Client Technology stakeholders, aligning sourcing strategies with program objectives. - Support procurement of generative AI, ML solutions, digital platforms, data services, and emerging technologies. - Evaluate and negotiate diverse commercial models for AI and digital solutions. - Engage with technology markets, conduct due diligence, and evaluate suppliers. - Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Security, and Privacy teams to manage technology-related risks. - Ensure sourcing strategies balance innovation speed with commercial discipline and long-term value. - Manage the full sourcing and contract lifecycle, including supplier performance and renewals. - Identify, track, and report financial and non-financial benefits, including savings and innovation value. - Build and manage a forward-looking deal pipeline for Client Technology. - Mentor colleagues and share market insights to strengthen procurement capabilities. - Enhance procurement processes, playbooks, and reporting for efficiency and transparency.

- A minimum of 10 years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial roles. - Proven experience supporting AI, Digital Solutions, and/or Innovation programs, including strategy, evaluation, and negotiation. - Experience negotiating purchases for generative AI, cloud platforms, software licenses, and data solutions. - Practical understanding of AI and digital commercial models and their impact on consumption, scalability, risk, and value. - Thorough knowledge of commercial, legal, privacy, security, and responsible AI considerations for emerging technologies. - Experience leading complex cross-functional sourcing initiatives with senior stakeholders. - Strong working knowledge of AI, cloud, data, digital platforms, and technology services suppliers and market trends. - Excellent written and spoken English communication skills for global environments. - Ability to independently manage priorities, deliver at pace, and maintain commercial governance.