Supply Chain Consultant

Since our establishment in 2018, Whitetree has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, and we’re not stopping there.

Our mission is clear: to empower our clients, make a lasting impact, and provide unmatched career growth opportunities for our team. We’re passionate about what we do and are driven by a commitment to excellence.

By delivering the highest-quality service, continuously championing our values, and going above and beyond to succeed, we can achieve our mission and make a meaningful impact in the sectors we serve.

We do this, through our unique values:

Trust: Nurturing strong, positive relationships with clients and employees, we are trusted to deliver.

Integrity: Building our reputation on transparency and accountability and acting with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.

Innovation: Encouraging freedom, where thoughtful, creative, and inspirational ideas are valued to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus, and agility.

Excellence: Looking beyond the present and challenging ourselves, with a commitment to continuous improvement, to deliver future value.

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a talented Supply Chain Consultant to join our team. If you have a background in a Supply Chain, Commercial or Contract Management role please read on!

The role

Our Management Services team are a testament to our commitment to optimising processes, harmonising teams, and orchestrating timely, on-budget program and project deliveries.

As part of this expert team, your day-to-day role will include “front of house” consulting, interfacing with clients across a wide variety of key projects to deliver supply Chain services, including:

• Working with clients to lead the delivery of procurement and supply chain objectives.
• Collaboration and effective management of relationships with all procurement stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting supply chain teams.
• Ensuring compliance with policy, procedures, and reporting
• Carrying out supply chain activities in accordance with the project execution plan, schedule, and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.

You will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package including our all-staff bonus, regular socials and our multiple schemes and commitment to supporting employee development.

You will experience varied and challenging work with an outstanding team, working from home and travel to client sites when needed.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in Procurement and Supply Chain management roles, working with a full, end to end supply chain - from sourcing to contract placement.
• Demonstrable background in defence or other highly regulated industries.
• Consulting and/or public sector procurement expertise would be advantageous.
• Skilled in leading high performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience of Digital Supply Chain transformation is desirable.
• MCIPS, or similar professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Current right to live and work in the UK.
• Current SC clearance or willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check*.
• Happy to travel.

Why work for Whitetree?

At Whitetree, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment to grow and develop your career.
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of.
• A chance to work alongside some of industries’ best, who seek to share knowledge and experience.
• Ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring.
• The flexibility to work from home and travel to client sites when needed. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to promote flexibility in the workplace.

Benefits

Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday!

Work-Life Balance & flexible working: Start weekends early with an early Friday finish (client dependent), enjoy flexible hours to suit your needs and those of our clients.

Financial Security: Benefit from 6% matched pension contributions.

Rewarding Performance: An all-staff annual bonus scheme to reward your hard work.

Health and Wellbeing: Access Smart Health including 27/7 GP, professional mental health support, fitness plan, nutritional advice and more. Additionally, opt into Vitality Private Medical Insurance, giving you peace of mind.

Family Support: Benefit from our Family Private Medical Insurance salary sacrifice scheme.

Financial Protection: Rest easy with life insurance coverage of 4x your salary.

Professional Development: We’ll cover the cost of a professional body annual membership.

Chartership: Transform your consulting career with our inhouse accredited Chartered Management Consultant pathway.

Investment in Your Growth: Expand your expertise with your individual training budget.

Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award: This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. It highlights our dedication to providing support, opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for cadets, veterans, reservists, and their families – which for an employer of c40% veterans is crucial.

Team time: Enjoy social and company events, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture.

Social Value Impact: Give back with 4 half days paid time for charity work.

Recruitment Incentives: Earn £1000 with our employee recruitment bounty.

Tech Savvy: Take advantage of our tech salary sacrifice scheme.

Eco-Friendly Initiatives: Join our electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes.

Exclusive Discounts: Access our various discounted voucher schemes.

Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, building a culture that values openness, fairness, and transparency.

We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference.

Are you ready to join us? Click the apply button now or email talent@whitetree.co.uk for more information.

Compulsory National Security Vetting

*Please check eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects Please note that many roles within Whitetree are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles with our clients are subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may have an effect on whether Whitetree are able to employ you for a role.