Proxima · 23 hours ago
Procurement Consultant- Generalist
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelProxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain, part of the global leader Bain & Company. They are seeking a Procurement Consultant-Generalist to drive internal growth and work with major companies on complex procurement projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder engagement.
ConsultingConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsManagement Consulting
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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Knowledge of one of the following categories would be advantageous – IT, FM, HR, Logistics, Professional Services, Engineering, TechOps, MRO or Marketing
Benefits
Market-leading PTO
Flexible working
Support towards personal learning and development courses 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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