Assistant Director – Outsourcing and Managed Services

Assistant Director managing sourcing strategies within Technology Sourcing at EY. Leading complex negotiations and collaborating with global teams to foster supplier relationships.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic sourcing and negotiation, particularly in managing complex transactions and stakeholder relationships. Proficient in developing category strategies that align with global technology objectives while ensuring value for money and minimizing contractual risks.

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Strategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCPSM CertificationProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationService Delivery ModelsValue for Money AnalysisProcurement ActivitiesRisk Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationPresentation SkillsIndependent WorkCultural Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSM Qualification

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Technology SourcingGlobal OrganizationTechnology StrategyManagement InformationPolicy Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility as a senior individual contributor on an Enterprise Technology Sourcing team, aligned to one or more technology categories
Act as an individual contributor and trusted business advisor - managing multiple complex transactions directly or indirectly and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver successful results
Working closely with risk management business partners to minimize contractual risks to the firm whilst demonstrating year on year improvement in value for money
Partnering with GCO (legal) to lead key negotiations and reporting on the quantitative and brand value delivered
Effectively build a pipeline of deals and develop the appropriate resourcing plans
Supporting improvement in processes, policy, systems, management information and reporting
Successfully leading negotiations for global and regional deals meeting the timelines, scope, and requirements agreed with key stakeholders
Working with senior EYT and Service Line stakeholders to help develop a category strategy which supports the overall global technology strategy
Supporting the broader Technology Sourcing team in the delivery and management of procurement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree educated with Minimum of 8 years experience in a strategic sourcing role
Alternatively, technology or business operations experience may be considered in lieu of some of the sourcing experience for the right candidate
In depth experience negotiating for multiple Service delivery models (Outsourcing, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service etc)
Experience of stakeholder management at a senior level in their current or previous role
Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills in business English
Experience with a global, culturally diverse organization
Experience working collaboratively, virtually and independently
Certification Requirements: CPSM qualification or equivalent desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities