Consultant / Senior Consultant – Supply Chain & Procurement

About the role

Applied Value Group is seeking a highly motivated Management Consultant or Senior Management Consultant with expertise in Supply Chain and Procurement to join its global consulting team. The role involves working directly with senior client stakeholders on strategic and operational transformation initiatives across North America, Europe and Asia, and requires fluency in English and Chinese as well as willingness to travel internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support client engagements focused on strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supply‑chain optimisation and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Analyse procurement spend, supplier performance, total cost structures and supply‑chain risks to identify value‑creation opportunities.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, sourcing assessments, RFx processes and supplier negotiations.
• Advise global clients on navigating China’s manufacturing and supplier landscape, including localisation strategies and risk mitigation.
• Develop actionable recommendations to improve supply‑chain resilience, working capital and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and international teams to implement procurement best practices and sustainable operating models.
• Build client‑ready analyses, executive presentations and implementation roadmaps using data‑driven insights.
• Support business development activities such as proposal development and client presentations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in management consulting, procurement consulting, supply‑chain strategy or operations consulting, preferably with a top‑tier consulting firm.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience in cost modelling, supplier assessment and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of China’s supplier ecosystem, global sourcing strategies and supply‑chain risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, capable of engaging senior executives.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) and willing to travel extensively across China, the USA and Europe.