Procurement Consultant - Logistics

Due to exciting European growth, we now have opportunities for Logistics Procurement professionals to join our growing team. 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 expansion across all categories but specifically within Logistics 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in clients’ procurement and operational performance.
• Plan and implement high-quality solutions to deliver value to stakeholders.
• Develop category and project strategies to maximise client value.
• Engage stakeholders effectively and provide input on requirements and best practices.
• Operational background, ideally with some mentoring and coaching experience
• Manage negotiation processes with clients and suppliers.
• Stay informed about market dynamics and trends.

About You

• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics commercial environment.
• Experience across various Logistics categories (International freight, warehousing Supply Chain, Couriers, Parcel, Fleet Management, Intermodal etc)
• Experience across some of the following: Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, Retail, Industrial
• Change management and supplier management experience.
• Strong planning, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Manage negotiation processes with clients and suppliers.
• Flexibility to travel as needed

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.