Procurement Consultant - Generalist

As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain . With vibrant offices in London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Melbourne , we offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in 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.

Experience of any of the following categories – IT, FM, HR, Logistics, or Marketing would be 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

• 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 one of our biggest strengths. We are a collaborative and inclusive company where we support each other’s professional growth. You’ll join a friendly, fun, and open team within a fast paced but flat-structured environment.

We are committed to being a responsible business with a strong focus on social responsibility and wellbeing. Our people drive our success and rapid growth — that’s why we offer a competitive salary, market leading PTO, flexible working, and support for learning and development opportunities.

We offer:

• Continuous training & development

• Clear career progression

• 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays

• Work with a variety of clients

• Exposure to different industries

• Be part of a fast expanding, global company

• Hybrid working & great locations

• Great company culture

And more!