Why this role is notable

A Big Four firm is building dedicated senior commercial procurement capacity around AI and generative AI sourcing for client technology, suggesting that buying AI services and platforms at scale has become a distinct, specialized function rather than a general IT procurement task.

Archetype: Operations

Job Description

Client Technology Procurement Assistant Director

Location: Wrocław / Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated Service Delivery Center network by EY.

Joining EY Global Delivery Services Poland, you will become a part of a very dynamic team with the possibility to make your mark. So, whenever you are interested in being right at the heart of that challenge, we have interesting opportunities for you.

Supply Chain Services (SCS), within EY Business Enablement, is a global team supporting the EY organization across the globe. Global Procurement drives value creation from sourcing through contract lifecycle management, delivers exceptional stakeholder experiences, and strengthens supplier relationships and resilience.

Client Technology Procurement supports key programmes and solutions globally in partnership with EY Technology, Service Lines and Business Enablement stakeholders.

As a Technology Procurement Assistant Director, you will provide senior commercial leadership for Client Technology initiatives, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, generative AI, digital platforms, data-enabled solutions and innovation programmes. You will support stakeholders in shaping sourcing strategies, navigating fast-moving technology markets and developing commercially robust solutions while effectively managing contractual, regulatory, privacy, information security and operational risks.

Your key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing strategies and complex commercial negotiations for Global Tax technology programmes across global and regional engagements.
Act as a trusted procurement advisor to senior Global Tax, Client Technology and EY Technology stakeholders, translating programme objectives and technology requirements into effective sourcing and commercial strategies.
Manage the full contract lifecycle for assigned programmes and key suppliers, including supplier selection, onboarding, contracting, renewals, licence management, performance reviews and exit planning.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Global Tax users and other internal business partners.
Guide stakeholders through the end-to-end onboarding of technology goods and services.
Promote and facilitate Global Procurement policies and processes, helping project teams understand their value and ensuring adherence.
Lead supplier market engagement, market research, competitive sourcing, due diligence and commercial evaluations to identify suitable suppliers and secure competitive pricing and terms.
Partner closely with Legal, Risk Management and other control functions to manage contractual and third-party risks while enabling business delivery.
Lead global and regional negotiations in line with agreed timelines, scope and stakeholder requirements.
Identify, validate, track and report financial and non-financial benefits, including savings, cost avoidance, project status and value delivered.
Build and manage a forward-looking deal pipeline, aligning stakeholder demand with procurement priorities, capacity and delivery milestones.
Support the development of procurement strategies aligned with the global technology strategy and Global Tax requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvements across procurement processes, policies, systems, management information and reporting.

Skills and attributes for success

Strong senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility, co-develop strategies and manage expectations.
Excellent commercial judgement and a strong focus on value, business outcomes and service delivery.
Strong technology sourcing and negotiation capabilities, particularly across software licensing, cloud-based solutions, professional services and complex technology agreements.
Ability to manage sourcing and supplier relationships throughout the full commercial and contract lifecycle.
Confidence working across business, technology, commercial, legal, risk, privacy and information security functions.
Strong influencing, networking and communication skills within a cross-functional, global and virtual environment.
Good understanding of technology suppliers, market developments and emerging technologies.
Strong organizational, workload and portfolio management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize multiple concurrent initiatives.
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
A proactive approach, positive attitude and appetite for change.

To qualify for the role, you must have

5–7 years of experience sourcing technology goods and services.
Experience in sourcing or procurement within a complex, global organization.
Demonstrable experience negotiating software licences, cloud-based solutions, professional services and complex technology agreements.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives involving business, technology and control-function stakeholders.
Good working knowledge of technology suppliers and emerging technologies.
Proven ability to independently manage competing priorities, deliver at pace and maintain strong commercial governance.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Experience supporting Global Tax, tax technology or other Service Line technology programmes.
Previous experience in a leadership position.
Experience working in an IT role or supporting the delivery of technology solutions.
A business degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
A recognized procurement qualification, such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent.
Fluency in French.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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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 demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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