Procurement Consultant - Generalist

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, Dusseldorf and Chicago. Hybrid working is the norm with time spent at client site, home as well as your local office.

We are experiencing expansion across all categories but specifically across – IT, FM, HR, Logistics, Marketing or Directs would be desirable. 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, Directs 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

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 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.