Senior Consultant - Supply Chain and Operations - Business Consulting

Senior Consultant - Supply Chain & Operations - Business Consulting

The opportunity

As our Senior Consultant, you’ll be working in the Supply Chain & Operations team, where you can expect to lead projects relating to Sourcing, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Asset Management, Digital Supply Chain and Manufacturing Excellence.  This role provides the opportunity to build relationships and networks across a variety of sectors.

This is a hybrid position based in our Boorloo – Perth office. 

Your key responsibilities

• At least three years of recent operational or consulting experience and knowledge in asset intensive industries (like mining & metals, power and utilities, oil and gas, capital infrastructure)
• Your capability for critical thinking and to quickly learn new processes and uncover new offerings that may assist our customers
• Your ability to articulate your point of view to a senior audience 
• Capability to drive high-quality work within expected timeframes. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure clients are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Build relationships with client personnel and deliver quality client services

Skills and attributes for success 

• Designing and implementing transformative sourcing strategies and commercial models
• Supporting procurement within a complex environment of a large organisation 
• Delivering Operational Excellence (End-to-end operating models, Operations continuous improvement, application of systems thinking, Lean/Six Sigma)
• Asset Management (Transforming practices to improve asset reliability and productivity) 
• Delivering Manufacturing Excellence (for example continuous improvement in a manufacturing context)
• Delivering Digital Supply Chain solutions (e.g. Supply Chain IT Platforms, Analytics & Visualisation, Warehouse, Transport and Demand Management Systems, Blockchain or Automation/Robotics)

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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