Proxima · 19 hours ago
Senior Procurement Consultant-MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelProxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain. They are seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant specializing in MRO to lead category delivery teams, analyze client spend, and design procurement strategies that drive value for clients.
ConsultingConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead Category Delivery Teams on Client Engagements, build strong relationships across client organizations, influencing decision-making at all levels to drive strategic outcomes
Analyze client spend to identify and estimate direct material cost savings opportunities
Design and propose procurement strategies that deliver maximum value and deliver on client imperatives (i.e. safety, quality, throughput), leveraging market insights, experience and leading practices
Foster collaboration across client organizations, (i.e. procurement, engineering, manufacturing) suppliers and Proxima to execute project objectives and achieve project sourcing and savings goals
Oversee supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles, ensuring success and improved performance
Develop negotiation strategies with clients and lead discussions with suppliers, providing commercial guidance on contract structures, models, and terms and conditions
Coordinate the development of transition plans to manage suppliers entering and exiting a client’s business
Monitor and analyze the MRO marketplace to enhance Proxima assets and supporting world-class project delivery
Mentor junior team members, support their career growth, career advancement and development of industrial and manufacturing acumen across the company
Qualification
Required
Ability to demonstrate a working understanding of MRO supplier markets, offerings and operations; including expertise in handling subcategories such as: PPE, PVF, electrical, PTB, gaskets & sealing, hardware, HVAC, repair parts, general spares and/or lab supplies
Ability to demonstrate experience employing strategies to drive value through the use of strategic sourcing, improved commercial clauses, contracts and logistics strategies (i.e. global sourcing, tariff mitigation, P2P process improvement, Vendor Managed Inventory, contract performance/health metrics, etc.)
Ability to demonstrate strong procurement acumen and leading multi-stakeholder teams to measurable outcomes; driving value from traditional procurement and through identifying broader operational improvements in the business
Ability to demonstrate success in challenging the status quo and driving transformation and operational improvement
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics, with the ability to present insights that influence decisions
Exceptional planning, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Market-leading benefits
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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