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, 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 IT Procurement we are seeing significant expansion across the UK. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping IT outcomes for our clients. Experience in any of: Enterprise Software, IT Services and Cloud Hosting.
Key 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
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
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
Extensive experience negotiating large complex and global deals with successful commercial and operational outcomes
Demonstrate strong market knowledge, including key players, emerging challengers, and relevant activity, with the ability to assess strategic impacts and advise clients accordingly.
Your Experience:
10+ years of experience in global IT procurement category knowledge
Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment or working alongside consultants but relevant industry experience will be considered
Experience leading and managing global teams
Deep subject matter expert in Enterprise Software, IT Services and/or Cloud Hosting
Change management experience
Experience with spend profiles over $50M annual
Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and data analytical skills
Proven stakeholder engagement skills
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 well-being. Our people 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 courses or training.
