Procurement Consultant - Professional Services

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, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, 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, and specifically within Professional Services Procurement. We are seeing significant expansion across the APAC region and this would be an exciting time to join our team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize market insights and industry knowledge to drive informed decision-making with clients, impacting commercial and operational performance of suppliers
• Gain and manage stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
• Provide input into the client’s scope of requirements and specification design, proposing best practice approaches to the market
• Develop robust strategies that challenge clients’ thinking and drive cost transformation
• Develop negotiation plans and manage the negotiation process with client and suppliers
• Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
• Agree on mobilization plans and manage activities with client and suppliers as required
• Contribute to the development of Proxima’s internal knowledge development in the Professional Services category

About You:

• Strong professional services category knowledge – HR, Legal, Consultancy, Audit, BPO, Travel
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality, strategic Procurement projects
• Change management experience
• Demonstrable experience of articulating value propositions to clients
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and data analytical skills
• Flexibility to travel across the region as required to support client requirements
• Business fluency in any Asian languages will be desirable

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.