As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specialising in procurement and supply chain . With vibrant offices in London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, 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, but specifically within Marketing Procurement , we are seeing significant expansion across the United States. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Marketing outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients’ procurement and operational performance
Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximise 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
About You:
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
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. Our people are the driving are the driving strength of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading benefits, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.
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