Senior Procurement Consultant-Industrial and Manufacturing Directs
Proxima · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridSupply ChainFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Category Delivery Teams on Client Engagements, build strong relationships across client organizations, influencing decision-making at all levels to drive strategic outcomes
- Analyze client spend to identify and estimate direct material cost savings opportunities
- Design and propose procurement strategies that deliver maximum value and deliver on client imperatives (i.e. safety, quality, throughput), leveraging market insights, experience and leading practices
- Foster collaboration across client organizations, (i.e. procurement, engineering, manufacturing) suppliers and Proxima to execute project objectives and achieve project sourcing and savings goals
- Oversee supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles, ensuring success and improved performance
- Develop negotiation strategies with clients and lead discussions with suppliers, providing commercial guidance on contract structures, models, and terms and conditions
- Cook up transition plans to manage suppliers entering and exiting a client’s business
- Monitor and analyze industrial and manufacturing procurement market trends to enhance Proxima assets and supporting world-class project delivery
- Mentor junior team members, support their career growth, career advancement and development of industrial and manufacturing acumen across the company
Your Experience
- Experience in industrial and manufacturing settings, with an understanding of supplier markets, offerings and operations
- Ability to demonstrate strong procurement acumen and leading multi-stakeholder teams to measurable outcomes; driving value from traditional procurement and through identifying broader operational improvements in the business
- Ability to demonstrate success in challenging the status quo and driving transformation and operational improvement
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics, with the ability to present insights that influence decisions
- Exceptional planning, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
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.
- 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.