Senior Consultant - Business Consulting PI - AMI - CNS - BC - Supply Chain & Operations - New Delhi
- New Delhi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Job Title Senior Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization Location Mumbai (with flexibility to travel for client engagements) Role Overview The Senior Consultant will be a core member of the Procurement & Supply Chain consulting team, supporting complex client engagements focused on procurement cost optimization, value engineering, procurement process transformation, and supply chain planning. The role requires a strong blend of analytical rigor, market intelligence, engineering understanding, and stakeholder management to deliver fact-based, implementable outcomes for clients across industrial, EPC, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. [EY_TechnicalProposal | PowerPoint], [EYP - Proc...- 2026 02 | PowerPoint] Key Responsibilities Procurement Cost Optimization & Value Engineering Build bottom-up should-cost models across direct and indirect spend categories using BOM analysis, engineering standards, supplier cost structures, and market benchmarks. [Ashok Leyl...n Document | PowerPoint], [EYP - Proc...- 2026 02 | PowerPoint] Conduct price benchmarking, clean-sheet costing, and TCO analysis to identify sustainable savings levers. Support value engineering (VA/VE) workshops with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, procurement, operations) to drive design- and specification-led cost reduction. [EYP - Proc...- 2026 02 | PDF] Evaluate supplier quotes, identify commercial and technical deviations, and support negotiation strategy development. Procurement Process Improvement & Transformation Diagnose existing Source-to-Pay (S2P) and procurement operating models to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities. [EYP - Proc...- 2026 02 | PowerPoint] Design and support implementation of procurement policies, category strategies, governance frameworks, and KPIs. Support digital procurement initiatives (e-sourcing, spend analytics, cost model tools) where applicable. Supply Chain, Planning & Network Optimization Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated planning diagnostics to improve demand-supply alignment. Assist in network and logistics optimization studies, including warehouse location analysis, transportation cost modeling, and service-level trade-offs. Analyze logistics and freight cost structures and identify optimization levers across modes and routes. Market Research & Data-Driven Analysis Conduct market intelligence and supplier landscape studies, including cost drivers, regional pricing differences, and supply-risk assessment. Leverage data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights. Apply relevant engineering standards, codes, and specifications (e.g., ASTM, API, ISO) to support technical and commercial assessments where required. Client & Team Engagement Develop structured client-ready deliverables (presentations, cost models, dashboards, and executive summaries). Support day-to-day client interactions and workshops under the guidance of Managers and Partners. Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal capability building (templates, tools, POVs). Required Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline. MBA or postgraduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain, or Strategy is preferred. Experience Typically 4-7 years of experience in management consulting, procurement, supply chain, or cost engineering roles. Hands-on experience in procurement cost optimization, strategic sourcing, spend analysis, or value engineering engagements. [EY_TechnicalProposal | PowerPoint] Exposure to industrial, EPC, manufacturing, or infrastructure sectors is strongly preferred. Key Skills & Competencies Analytical & quantitative skills: Cost modeling, data analysis, financial and engineering logic. Procurement & supply chain knowledge: Sourcing, contracts, logistics, planning, and operations. Market research capability: Benchmarking, supplier analysis, and fact-based hypothesis testing. Communication & stakeholder management: Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level insights. Structured problem solving and attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to analytics or visualization tools is an advantage. What Success Looks Like in This Role Delivers credible, defensible cost models and insights that stand up to client scrutiny. Contributes meaningfully to measurable cost savings and process improvements on engagements. Builds trust with clients and internal stakeholders through rigor, clarity, and professionalism. Grows into a workstream-owning consultant capable of independently driving defined problem areas.
Qualification
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Computer Applications
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Design
- Master of Technology in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Electronics
- Master of Science in Data Science
- Master of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Computer Applications
- Master of Design
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Public Health
- PhD in Computer Science
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- PhD in Physics
- PhD in Economics
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in Environmental Science
- PhD in Management
- PhD in Chemistry
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management
- Certification in Data Analytics
- Certificate in Digital Marketing
- Diploma in Graphic Design
- PG Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Data Engineering (4+ years)
- Data Analysis (2+ years)
- Project Management (6+ years)
- Business Analysis (3+ years)
- Financial Analysis (3+ years)
- Business Intelligence (3+ years)
- E-commerce Strategy (4+ years)