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Procurement Consultant - GeneralistProxima • Chicago, IL, US
Procurement Consultant - Generalist

Procurement Consultant - Generalist

Proxima • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Proxima Procurement 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, Dsseldorf, 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 the US. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients.

Proxima is in an exciting period of growth, and we now have openings for procurement generalist candidates wanting to move into a consultancy looking to grow their expertise and make an impact. We are looking for individuals comfortable with strategy creation with the "C" suite, as they are working with stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery on the front line. You will be responsible for results, working with and supporting your colleagues on complex procurement projects to ensure a high-quality output is delivered every time.

Knowledge of one of the following categories would be advantageous IT, FM, HR, Logistics, Professional Services, Engineering, TechOps, MRO or Marketing.

This is an opportunity that will allow an individual to drive internal growth and work with major companies to help achieve their business objectives in the ever-changing world of procurement.

What You Will Do

  • Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients' procurement and operational performance
  • Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximize value for clients
  • Identify key market developments to develop Proxima's corporate knowledge (IP) and share with other team members
  • 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
  • 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 the project lifecycle
  • Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and suppliers
  • Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
  • Agree on implementation plans and manage activities with client and suppliers as required

Your Experience

Strong knowledge of procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment, but relevant industry experience is a positive, coupled with an astute commercial mindset

Strong knowledge across all disciplines, with a focus on FM, IT, HR, Professional Services, Supply Chain, Marketing and Direct categories

Change management experience

Strong negotiator with exceptional influencing skills

Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and data analytical skills

Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills

Proven stakeholder engagement skills

Flexibility to travel as required

Why Proxima

Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a collaborative and inclusive company, where we welcome and support each other's professional growth. You'll join a Proxima family that's fun, friendly, and full of open doors. We combine a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Plus, we're committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading PTO, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development courses or training.

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