Proxima

Procurement Consultant – Generalist

Proxima

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients’ procurement and operational performance
  • Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximise value for clients
  • Gain stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
  • 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 project
  • Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
  • Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
  • Agree mobilisation plans and manage activities with client and supplier(s) as required

Requirements

  • Knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment, but relevant industry experience is a positive
  • Some generalist procurement category knowledge ideally including one of the following - FM, IT, HR, Marketing or Logistics
  • Change management experience
  • Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytical skills
  • Excellent planning, negotiation, and written & oral communication skills
  • Proven stakeholder engagement skills
  • European Language skills, and ability and flexibility to travel to Europe as required.
Benefits
  • Continuous training & development
  • Clear career progression
  • 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays
  • Work with a variety of clients
  • Exposure to different industries
  • Be part of a fast expanding, global company
  • Hybrid working & great locations
  • Great company culture
  • And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
indirect procurementcategory strategynegotiationdata analysischange managementcontract managementstakeholder managementmarket researchprocurement solutionscommercial input
Soft Skills
planningcommunicationinfluenceengagementflexibility