Procurement Consultant - Marketing

We are experiencing growth across all categories but specifically within Marketing Procurement 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 Marketing outcomes for our clients.

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.

The ideal candidate will have experience in how procurement can influence and shape the approach to procuring all aspects of marketing services is essential. With experience in media, creative, digital and martech solutions highly desirable.

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
• Identify key market developments to increase Proxima’s corporate knowledge (IP) and share with other team members
• Gain stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
• Provide input into client’s scope of requirements and specification design, proposing best practice approaches to the market
• 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 the project
• Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
• Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
• Agree on mobilization plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s) as required

About You:

• Strong marketing procurement category knowledge
• Operated in a client facing environment
• Knowledge of indirect procurement
• Change management experience
• Some experience of managing direct reports and virtual reports is ideal
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytical skills
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
• Demonstrable experience selling to clients
• Proven customer service/client facing engagement skills
• Flexibility to travel nationally 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 are the driving strength of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading benefits, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.