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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

Team Leader / Senior Team Leader - Supply Chain, Procurement

Operations & Supply Chain ConsultingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience leading teams in complex, regulated procurement contexts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate and engage with senior defense-sector leaders.
  • Sound judgment and ability to work in sensitive or confidential procurement contexts.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.
  • A university or graduate degree in business administration, supply chain management, public administration, engineering, or a related field.
  • At least five years of consulting or defense, aerospace, or government procurement experience for Team Leader, or at least eight years for Senior Team Leader.
  • Experience with high-value, complex, or classified procurement.
  • Skills in category management, procurement, contract management, supplier risk management, and procure-to-pay.
  • Understanding of defense-sector procurement frameworks and policies.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain Government of Canada Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Advise defense organizations on enterprise-wide procurement and supply-chain transformation, from strategy definition and capability design through implementation.
  • Support defense procurement leaders and senior executives in modernizing procurement operations to address evolving needs, digital modernization priorities, and emerging threats.
  • Provide trusted advice on establishing secure, compliant, and resilient procurement practices in accordance with defense-sector regulations.
  • Lead or support major procurement modernization programs, including secure implementation of procure-to-pay solutions, advanced analytics, and digital procurement platforms.
  • Advise on supply-chain assurance, supplier cybersecurity requirements, controlled-goods compliance, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations considerations.
  • Use emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotic process automation, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and additive manufacturing, to improve defense supply-chain readiness, resilience, and transparency.
  • Lead workstreams and manage multidisciplinary teams spanning procurement, finance, cybersecurity, supply chain, and program management.
  • Design and implement procurement processes that meet defense-sector requirements.
  • Serve as a primary client contact, building relationships and ensuring day-to-day service delivery.
  • Develop internal knowledge of defense procurement policies, secure supply chains, and public-sector transformation.
  • Mentor less-experienced staff and support their professional development within the group.
  • Contribute to growth of the Defense and National Security Procurement Transformation group.
  • Develop service offerings and solutions tailored to defense-sector procurement challenges.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of defense-sector policy structures and sustainment frameworks.
  • Experience working with public-sector and defense organizations or military clients.
  • Availability to travel to meet client needs; the Government and Public Sector group is national, so travel may be required.
  • Experience in the Canadian Armed Forces logistics or engineering divisions, or as a former public servant in defense supply chain or federal government procurement.

About the Company

Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1991

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