Consultant / Sr. Consultant (Procurement/Supply Chain)

Infosys Portland; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Portland is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead defined workstreams and key deliverables across engagements, collaborating with Managers through Directors and Subject Matter Experts to deliver high‑quality outcomes. You will build day‑to‑day client relationships and apply structured problem solving to translate insight into action.

This role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, disciplined delivery, client‑facing work, and coaching junior consultants to raise performance and value

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, Science or related; masters preferred.
• 2–4+ years in a consulting or professional services environment; procurement/supply chain consulting valued.
• Ability to lead workstreams and deliver in a structured delivery environment.
• Strong analytical and executive-ready communication; familiarity with AI-enabled tools.
• Experience managing day-to-day client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
• Experience using advanced analytical tools and procurement/supply chain systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own workstreams end-to-end — planning, dependencies, and delivering outputs on time.
• Produce structured, executive-ready storylines and recommendations clients can act on.
• Engage with clients in a client-centered manner — proactive communication and clear thinking.
• Build expertise in strategic advisory and value delivery, integrating technology and data.
• Contribute to team development through coaching and improving repeatable delivery practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Executive communication

Client management

Team coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

GenAI tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Infosys Portland is a specialist procurement and supply chain professional services firm, operating across strategy, operating model design, managed services and digital enablement. We combine deep advisory expertise with practical delivery, working with complex organisations globally to solve high impact commercial and supply chain challenges.

As part of the Infosys group, we combine the independence and depth of a specialist consultancy with the scale, capability and investment of a global organisation — our consultants are trusted advisors with specialist depth.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant, you will lead defined workstreams and key deliverables across engagements, working closely with Managers through to Directors and our Subject Matter Experts to deliver high‑quality outcomes. You will build day‑to‑day client relationships, apply structured problem solving, and support the development of junior consultants through coaching and quality leadership. This role suits someone who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, disciplined delivery, working with our client facing teams and working directly with clients to translate insight into action — with a strong focus on outcomes, practicality, and value delivery.

In this role, you will be known for:

• Owning workstreams end-to-end — planning your work, managing dependencies, and delivering high quality outputs on time
• Producing structured, executive‑ready storylines and recommendations that clients can act on
• Being client‑centred in how you engage — proactive communication, clear thinking, and a consistent focus on outcomes
• Building your expertise in strategic advisory and value delivery, with technology and data increasingly part of “how” outcomes are achieved
• Contributing to the team build through strong teamwork, coaching, and improving repeatable delivery practices

What We’re Looking for:

Experience & Background

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Law, Science or a related discipline, a Masters from a leading educational institution is highly preferred
• 2–4+ years’ experience in a consulting or professional services environment; experience in procurement and/or supply chain consulting is highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams and deliver high quality outputs in a structured delivery environment
• Strong analytical and executive ready communication skills. Comfort working with contemporary digital and AI‑enabled ways of working, including Microsoft’s ecosystem and GenAI‑enabled productivity patterns (business adoption focus)
• Experience managing day‑to‑day client relationships and mentoring junior staff
• Experience using advanced analytical tools is advantageous
• Experience using procurement and supply chain systems suites and best of breed solutions would be advantageous

Consulting & Advisory Capability

• Structured problem solving and disciplined delivery management
• Executive communication and story lining: synthesising analysis into clear, practical recommendations
• Stakeholder engagement: able to work effectively with client managers and functional leads
• Commercial awareness and value orientation (understanding what matters to the client and how outcomes are measured).

Mindset and Behaviours

• Outcomes focused and delivery oriented; comfortable owning work and seeing it through
• Client centred and pragmatic: motivated by making things work in the real world
• Curious and coachable, with a growth mindset and willingness to lead or take direction as needed
• Collaborative and professional; effective in a global team environment across cultures and time zones:
• Strong expectations on quality, structured communication and disciplined delivery