Part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is a well-established and leading management consulting firm specialising in procurement currently with offices in London, Leeds, Cardiff, and Chicago; with new European offices opening shortly. Hybrid working is the norm with time spent at client site, home as well as your local office.
We are experiencing growth across all categories and we are seeing significant expansion across Europe. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients’ procurement and operational performance
Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximise value for clients
Gain stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
Interpret market research, competitive information and personal knowledge and experience to develop high quality procurement solutions and efficiencies
Ensure effective supplier and stakeholder management throughout project
Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
Agree mobilisation plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s) as required
Your Experience:
Knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment, but relevant industry experience is a positive
Some generalist procurement category knowledge ideally including one of the following - FM, IT, HR, Marketing or Logistics
Change management experience
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytical skills
Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
Proven stakeholder engagement skills
European Language skills, and ability and flexibility to travel to Europe as required
Why Proxima:
Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a collaborative and inclusive company, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You’ll join a Proxima family that’s fun, friendly, and full of open doors. We combine a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Plus, we’re committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and wellbeing. Our people are the driving strength of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading PTO, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.
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