Finance Operations-SCO-Proc-Senior Analyst

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EY‑GDS: Other Consulting – Sourcing & Procurement Operations  – Senior Consultant (Procurement Operations) As part of our EY‑GDS team, you will contribute to high‑quality procurement service delivery for global clients within a managed‑services environment. As a Senior Consultant , you will support core procurement operations across PR‑to‑PO processing, contract administration, supplier management and spend analytics. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, maintaining process compliance, supporting digital procurement solutions, and mentoring junior team members. Your operational expertise and process discipline will directly contribute to ensuring smooth procurement operations and measurable value delivery for clients.   The opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with 5–7+ years of proven experience in procurement operations, preferably within managed services or global business services. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience in PR‑to‑PO processes, Tactical sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier onboarding and performance (KPIs) tracking, and procurement analytics. This role requires the ability to execute transactions with precision, work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, ensure policy compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement service lines.   Your key responsibilities PR‑to‑PO operations

Review and validate purchase requisitions (PR) for accuracy, DOA compliance, and ensure correct Buying Channel usage (Contract, catalog, guided buying, sourcing event, free text, service entry). Create, amend, and release purchase orders (PO) ensuring alignment with preferred suppliers, catalogs, contracts, and sourcing guidelines. Manage order confirmations, delivery follow-ups, shipment tracking, and resolve receiving/invoice issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. Support operational sourcing activities such as spot buys, supplier quote collection, and event preparation for category teams. Ensure seamless execution of PR-to-PO workflows in systems such as SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, ServiceNow, Coupa, and integrate process checks with I2P teams for end-to-end issue resolution. Maintain and update Desktop Procedures (DTPs) and process documentation for PR-to-PO activities. Provide operational support in procurement helpdesk interactions related to PR/PO, catalogs, buying channels, and system/process queries. Must Have:

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA, with exposure to relevant transaction codes and business processes across multiple modules. Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing, including creating and managing sourcing projects, conducting RFQ events, supplier engagement, and related sourcing activities. Proven experience in supplier identification and market research using various sourcing tools, databases, subscriptions, and industry platforms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications, with the ability to perform data analysis, reporting, and presentation of sourcing insights. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support sourcing and procurement initiatives.

Contract management

Administer contract changes, amendments, renewal documentation, and ensure alignment with sourcing/category requirements. Maintain the contract repository and ensure accurate metadata, version control, document hygiene, and linkage with catalogs/PO policies. Support contract migration and data consolidation activities