What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Consultant - Graduate Program position at Proxima Group?
Proxima, part of the global Consulting firm, Bain & Company, is a procurement management consultancy advising some of the largest firms worldwide. We are now looking to recruit for our 2024 Associate Consultant graduate program.
With over 30 years’ experience and offices in the US, UK, and Germany, we are a leader in procurement consulting, promising great careers for our people and great outcomes to our clients. You’ll learn a lot, fast, and have a lot of fun doing so.
With expansion in our client portfolio, particularly within Europe and North America, these are exciting times to join, as domestic and international travel becomes the norm for many Proximites and the opportunity to learn rises exponentially!
Why Procurement? Well Procurement is the art of spending money, and most businesses spend a lot of it, often up to 80% of their revenues. As a procurement consultant, you are there to use your knowledge and skills to help our clients spend well. It’s a role that has the potential to touch every part of an organisation, from the factory to the boardroom, giving you a unique understanding of the inner workings of a business and plenty of opportunity to identify and unlock performance improvement.
What You’ll Do as an Associate Consultant
As a graduate joining our two-year Associate Consultant program you will be exposed to, and be working with, the finest minds in procurement which will serve to accelerate your career. The program itself is class leading combining formal training, real-life case study work and most importantly of all hands-on client work.
Working closely with our clients, many of who are instantly recognisable global brands, you will help to identify how and where they can benefit through the implementation of cost optimization strategies, operational transformation opportunities and crucially how they can improve their carbon footprint within the supply chain and deliver greater environmental and social value through procurement.
Your office base will be Chicago and financial help will be provided to those needing to relocate.
Your Experience
- There is no expectation of previous consulting experience – we want to invest in you and teach you how to become a consultant, however, what we do want to see is a good communicator with an inquiring mind and someone that can demonstrate good critical and creative thinking!
Who You Are
- An excellent communicator, both verbal and written
- Critical, creative thinker, intellectually curious with a desire to solve problems
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
- A collaborative thinker who enjoys working as part of a team
- A GPA of at least 3.0 (or predicted), preferably in an analytical Bachelor’s degree such as Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Science, Business or Economics…but we remain open to applicants from all disciplines
Benefits of becoming an Associate Consultant
- Competitive Salary
- Continuous training
- Career progression
- Career Coach and mentorship program
- 26 days PTO which increases by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 31 days plus 7 Public Holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance options included within a Wellbeing package that also includes subsidised gym membership through Gympass
- Exposure to some of the worlds most interesting businesses
- Hybrid working model
- All wrapped up in a great company culture …..and much more!
If you believe yourself to be a great fit for our Associate Consultant Program, please apply!
Proxima is an equal opportunities employer. At Proxima we value equality, authenticity and inclusion, and actively encourage the sharing of different perspectives. We foster belonging, acceptance, and mutual respect through open communication and the celebration of diversity. We are committed to removing barriers and equitably empowering all Proximites to thrive and develop in a safe and welcoming environment. Our commitment is unwavering, central to the strength of our business, and at the heart of who we are.
For more information or if you would like to make a request to have any reasonable adjustments or accommodations made during the application process please contact our recruitment team recruitment.admin@proximagroup.com
Salary : $56,000 - $70,800