HR Procurement Consultant

We are seeking experienced Procurement professionals specializing in Human Resources (HR) and Professional Services to join our team of experienced procurement management consultants.

Located in the U.K. and U.S. and part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is a well-established and leading management consulting firm specializing in procurement. Our clients are some of the world’s largest and most successful companies in Europe and North America, and we cover multiple industry sectors. We are experts in our field, bringing the knowledge and experience that helps our clients optimize cost, transform how procurement is done and deliver innovative and impactful projects that change the course of business. We are passionate about purposeful and profitable change, and above all, results.

We are looking for senior practitioners in the HR and Professional Services categories equally adept at strategy creation with the “C” suite as well as execution. You should be proficient at leading an assessment of all category-related costs and help define the appropriate commercial strategy with senior stakeholders. As many of our client engagements include project execution and implementation of the proposed solutions, you will be supporting and leading complex procurement projects to ensure a high-quality output is delivered. Our consultants must be confident in their ability to challenge existing ways of working and recognize opportunities that add real value to our clients. To work in this role, you must also be open to travel, but we do support our employees with a flexible working policy to help to maintain a work-life balance.

Our Management Consultants are true procurement experts and agents of change working within an entrepreneurial ‘can-do’ culture that encourages people to achieve great things in challenging projects and to quickly broaden their skills. We look for people with energy and ideas, who can think quickly and build client relationships.

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
• Identify key market developments to expand 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 implementation plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s)

About You:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience
•  Experience of working in a consultancy environment is desired, but relevant industry experience will also be considered
• Strong HR or Professional Services procurement category knowledge
• Change management experience
• Experience in leading and coaching teams
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytical skills
• Excellent planning, negotiation, and written and oral communication skills
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills
• Flexibility to travel as required  

Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a fun and inclusive company, combining a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Our culture is collaborative and open, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You have the ability to shape and quickly grow your career at Proxima, and we actively progress and promote our people throughout the year. Our people are the driving force of our success and rapid growth.

At Proxima, you can also be a part of supporting and fostering growth for our initiatives designed to connect, understand and create a true community whether it be at a client site, in the office or at home. This can be accomplished as a member of our Social Committee, Gender Equality Network, Diversity and Inclusion group or you could become a Wellbeing Champion.

We offer a competitive salary with an Employee Profit Share bonus and numerous benefits. We also offer support towards professional qualifications, personal learning and development course(s) or training.

Please apply by sending your resume using the link, and for any questions on this role, please direct these to Kat Farrell, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at kathryn.farrell@proximagroup.com.

Proxima is an equal opportunities employer and we actively promote an environment that harnesses diversity in the workplace. In particular, we will ensure that no one is disadvantaged, favoured, harassed or excluded due to their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. For more information please contact our recruitment team at recruitment.admin@proximagroup.com

Salary : $81,500 - $103,000