Procurement Consultant - IT Job at Proxima, Chicago, IL

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  • Proxima
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is a well-established and leading management consulting firm specializing in procurement currently with offices in Chicago, London, Leeds, Cardiff and Dusseldorf. Hybrid working is the norm with time spent at client site, home as well as your local office.

We are experiencing growth across all categories but specifically within IT Procurement we are seeing significant expansion across the US. 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: Telecoms, Enterprise Software, Software Licensing, Cloud Solutions, SaaS, Cyber Security and IT Professional Services (including outsourcing) would be desirable.

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

Your Experience

• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment, but relevant industry experience will be considered

• Strong IT procurement category knowledge

• Change management experience

• 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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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