Supply Chain Consultant - Defence & Security
PA ConsultingLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
PA Consulting is a global strategy, technology, and innovation firm with over 4,000 experts across various disciplines. We specialize in consumer, manufacturing, defense, energy, financial services, government, health, and transport sectors. Our teams leverage innovative thinking and cutting-edge technologies to help clients adapt, transform, and achieve sustainable results.
Job Description
We are looking for a Supply Chain Consultant to help the Defence Enterprise achieve value for money and improved collaboration through optimisation of their Supply Chains and logistics functions. The successful candidate will work on high-impact consulting projects, shaping the future of our practice, and supporting clients across the Defence sector to understand their needs and challenges, develop innovative strategies, and implement solutions that drive real business value and transform Supply Chains.
Requirements
- Strong industrial supply chain and logistics experience across disciplines such as planning, operational supply chain management and supply chain development
- Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of Defence or adjacent sector supply chains
- Expertise in navigating complex supply chain and logistics processes within the Defence or adjacent sectors to deliver successful value for money outcomes
- Evidence of leading and supporting change initiatives in multifaceted stakeholder environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- CIPS, MCIPS, CILT or equivalent supply chain and logistics qualifications are preferable
- Ability to transfer skills and experience to supply chain transformation projects in new environments
- Ability to contribute to the expansion of the PA Defence Supply Chain team, utilising your expertise to contribute to Business Development and development of new Supply Chain offerings
- Supply chain design and resilience assessment experience - highly desirable
- Prior consulting experience preferred
Benefits
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
- Annual performance-based bonus
- PA share ownership
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
