Sourcing Manager

Procurement professional overseeing strategic External Data projects at EY. Focusing on supplier negotiations and stakeholder engagement for a global leader in business solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeKatowice • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including sourcing third-party data services and negotiating AI rights. Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to manage multiple projects while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceNegotiating AI RightsSourcing Strategies DevelopmentProject ManagementFluent Business English

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Hard Skills

Sourcing Third Party Data ServicesLicensing Requirements KnowledgeSupplier NegotiationProcurement Best PracticesMarket ResearchContract ManagementStakeholder InfluenceGlobal Mindset

Soft Skills

Business AcumenCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

AribaSAPMicrosoft OfficeDocuSignProcurement Technologies

Industry Keywords

External Data ProjectsComplex Matrixed OrganizationStrategic Trends in Procurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiations with suppliers on a portfolio of strategic and complex External Data projects
Act as a trusted business advisor to EY stakeholders
Work closely with key internal teams to minimize risk to the organization
Provide accurate progress reporting on all projects
Identify and leverage digital tools, procurement technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions
Use tools to perform supplier and market research
Employ procurement and category best practices to projects
Interact with procurement specialists and business stakeholders across multiple locations
Work closely with other business partners and manage all aspects of the contracting process
Drive awareness of the procurement process with local EY staff and stakeholders as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of proven procurement experience, including but not limited to sourcing third party data services
Knowledge of licensing requirements for third party data services
Experience negotiating AI rights for third party data services
Ability to manage multiple projects
Experience working in a complex matrixed global organization and liaising with different cultures
Strong business acumen and ability to identify opportunities & develop sourcing strategies which support EY business needs
An ability to influence and align efforts with key stakeholders and possess a global mindset
Understanding of strategic trends in the procurement of third party data and what changes are occurring in the industry
Excellent oral and written communication skills in fluent business English
Experience with managing sourcing projects in Ariba/SAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, procurement/sourcing technologies, ERP systems such as SAP Ariba, as well as DocuSign.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.