Proxima · 1 day ago
Procurement Consultant- Marketing
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelProxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain. They are seeking a Procurement Consultant to identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients’ procurement and operational performance, while developing strategies that maximize value for clients.
ConsultingConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsManagement Consulting
Hiring Manager
Irma Sadiković
Responsibilities
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 increase 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
Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
Agree on mobilization plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s) as required
Qualification
Required
Strong marketing procurement category knowledge
Operated in a client facing environment
Knowledge of indirect procurement
Change management experience
Some experience of managing direct reports and virtual reports is ideal
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytical skills
Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
Demonstrable experience selling to clients
Proven customer service/client facing engagement skills
Flexibility to travel nationally as required
Benefits
Market-leading benefits
Flexible working
Support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training
Company
Proxima
PROXIMA IS A WORLD-LEADING PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANCY We work alongside some of the world’s largest and most successful businesses to help them spend their money wisely and deliver purposeful and profitable change.
Founded in 1994
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.97M2022-05-31Acquired
2017-12-18Series Unknown· $1.97M
Leadership Team
Gareth Evans
Chief Executive Officer
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