Procurement Consultant - Directs
As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specialising 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 but specifically within Directs 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 Logistics outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Part of the Directs team’s Community of Practice delivering:
Knowledge sharing
Insight and future market trends
Industry best practices
Team development and learning
Support the business on growing the category strategy and sale pipeline
Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients’ procurement and operational performance
Procurement responsibility for planning and implementing high quality solutions that deliver recognisable value to the stakeholders, drawing upon commercial insight for a successful project output.
Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximise value for clients
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
Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in one of our UK offices located in London, Leeds, or Cardiff
About You:
Knowledge of Direct Procurement ideally gained within a Manufacturing / Industrial environment
Experience working across different category areas, including any of the following; Manufacturing, Fabrication, Industrial, Commodity, BOM, COGS, Supply chain, Value chain, Value engineering, Specification, Components, Equipment, Raw Materials, Bags, Bottles, Bulk Packaging, Cans, Closures, Corrugated, Drums, Fiber, Plastics, Metals
A background within Automotive, Utilities, Aerospace, Chemicals would be advantageous.
Able to evidence excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
Proven stakeholder engagement skills
Flexibility to travel as required.
Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a fun and inclusive company, combining a fast paced professional environment with a flat structure. Our culture is collaborative and open, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You have the ability to shape and quickly grow your career at Proxima, and we actively progress and promote our people throughout the year. Our people are the driving force of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, with an Employee Profit Share bonus and numerous benefits. We also offer flexible working and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training. There are also opportunities to work abroad within North America.
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