Procurement Consultant - Professional Services

Part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is a well-established and leading management consulting firm specializing in procurement with offices in Chicago, London, Leeds, Cardiff, and Dusseldorf. Hybrid working is the norm with time spent at the client site, home, and your local office.

We are experiencing expansion across all categories, but specifically within Professional Services Procurement, we are seeing significant expansion across the United States. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize market insights and industry knowledge to drive informed decision-making with clients, impacting commercial and operational performance of suppliers
• Gain and manage stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
• Provide input into the client’s scope of requirements and specification design, proposing best practice approaches to the market
• Develop robust strategies that challenge clients’ thinking and drive cost transformation
• Develop negotiation plans and manage the negotiation process with client and suppliers
• Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
• Agree on mobilization plans and manage activities with client and suppliers as required
• Contribute to the development of Proxima’s internal knowledge development in the Professional Services category

About You:

• Operating in a client-facing environment in a consultancy
• Strong professional services category knowledge – Legal, Consultancy, Audit, BPO
• Change management experience
• Experience of managing and coaching junior team members
• Demonstrable experience of articulating value propositions to clients
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality, strategic Procurement projects
• Flexibility to travel domestically as required
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and data analytical skills

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 support toward personal learning and development courses or training. There are also opportunities to work abroad within North America.