Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Operations in Edinburgh

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It is difficult to recall when supply chain and operations has been more at the forefront of organisations’ strategic priorities, working collaboratively with some of the world’s leading organisations as supply chains are recalibrated to address unprecedented global uncertainty, volatility and risk. Be it in the public sector as governments build new supply chains to respond to the changing needs of citizens, or in the private sector as national and international markets face unparalleled disruption.

The opportunity is to take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with significant organisations in the world as they seek to optimise and transform their supply chain, operations, net zero and commercial and procurement operations. Leverage and expand your experience in commercial and procurement innovation to be at the forefront of shaping leading practices. Develop and impart your experience on those you work with to help create the next generation of leaders. Develop your leadership and management ability as you work in cross-functional teams across our Consulting, People and Technology practices. Build out your technical and sector knowledge by working alongside our clients in project teams. Work with cutting-edge technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet Of Things (IOT) and Blockchain; as well as leading procurement (Source to Pay) technology.

We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who don’t take themselves too seriously, flexible collaborators who build relationships based on doing the right thing, and innovative problem-solvers who use their experience to ultimately find a better way.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in at least one form of supply chain i.e., operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing etc.
• Contribute/lead a workstream within a project and be capable of managing activity to complete deliverables within your remit.
• Contribute and be an active member of a core project team, often working with others from different parts of EY’s world.

Support our business by contributing to the development of proposals to showcase some of our leading practices, engaging the market with thought leadership and public profile, and contributing to enhancing our methodologies. Work across our internal sector and account field of play teams to develop your network, bringing our commercial and procurement expertise to bear.

Support operational excellence by managing your work products and contribution as forecast to time and budget. Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities within your remit.

For personal and people development, maintain a personal development program to continually enhance your technical and consulting skills. Increasingly grow your people leadership experience through leading as part of client and internal teams.

Your experience typically includes practical experience from either a professional services or industry background where you have developed your commercial and procurement experience. Your Commercial and Procurement experience will be valued across several sectors, with a key focus on Consumer Products & Retail, Energy & Resources, Government & Infrastructure, Health & Life Sciences, Private & National and Telecommunication, Media & Entertainment.

Our Senior Consultants are required to possess some experience in at least one of the technical skills below and some exposure across one or multiple others:

• Supply Chain Strategy
• Supply Chain Transformation
• Digital Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Supply Chain Planning Functional
• Supply Chain Planning with Technology
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Service and Asset Management Transformation

Qualifications include excellent verbal and written communication skills, being proactive and energetic, self-starters, with innovative qualities that enable high quality work to be delivered often in relatively short timeframes. Some of our Senior Consultants may have professional body membership or qualifications e.g. Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or International Association of Commercial & Contract Management (IACCM) or equivalent.

What we offer includes a commitment to being an inclusive employer and consideration of flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including support for flexible working and career development.

Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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. Apply now.