Procurement Consultant

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Proxima Full time

Management Consultants - Professional Services

Proxima, part of the leading global strategy consultancy Bain & Company, is a well-established management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain. Our teams are based in Chicago and London. Hybrid working is the norm, with time spent at client site, home as well as the office.

We are experiencing growth across all areas of the business and seeing significant expansion across North America. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes in the Professional Services marketplace for our clients.

As a result we are looking for experienced Consultants to join our Professional Services practice. You will work with our clients to develop and implement cost transformation strategies and will need to have expertise and experience from building relationships and strategies with C-Suite level stakeholders to managing the execution of commercial negotiations at pace. You will be responsible for ensuring a high quality output is delivered. Our Consultants must be confident in their ability to challenge existing ways of working, recognize opportunities and identify innovative solutions that add real value to our clients.

Our Consultants are true procurement experts who are passionate about working in client facing environments and deliver value to clients through innovative solutions. We have an entrepreneurial 'can-do' culture that encourages people to achieve challenging projects and to quickly broaden their skills. We look for people with energy and ideas, who can think quickly and have a 'client intimate' approach.

If you want to progress and use your insight to become a catalyst for change then take the next step in your career with Proxima.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize market insights and industry knowledge to drive informed decision making with clients, impacting their commercial and operational performance of suppliers
  • Gain and manage 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
  • Develop robust strategies that challenge clients' thinking and drive cost transformation
  • Develop negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
  • Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
  • Agree mobilization plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s) 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

Why Proxima

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.

Proxima is an equal opportunities employer and we actively promote an environment that harnesses diversity in the workplace. In particular, we will ensure that no one is disadvantaged, favoured, harassed or excluded due to their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability.

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