As part of the global leader Bain & Company,
Proxima
is an award-winning management consultancy specialising in
procurement and supply chain
. With vibrant offices in
London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Melbourne,
we offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office.
We are scaling rapidly across APAC and we're looking for experienced professionals who want to lead high‐impact programmes, challenge client thinking, and shape the next wave of procurement transformation.
*This role is open to candidates based in Sydney or Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities:
Use
deep market and category insights
to guide client decision‐making and elevate supplier performance.
Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships
, influencing at all levels to drive alignment and outcomes.
Shape scopes of work and design best‐practice specifications that
challenge conventional thinking.
Develop and execute category strategies that deliver
cost transformation and long‐term value
.
Lead negotiation strategies and
manage complex negotiation cycles
with clients and suppliers.
Provide
commercial guidance
on contract terms and supplier agreements.
Contribute to Proxima's internal knowledge base and thought leadership in Professional Services.
About You:
Robust procurement experience
combined with an
excellent commercial acumen
,



ideally gained in a transformation‐focused environment.
Proven track record
delivering complex, strategic sourcing initiatives.
Experience in various qualified services categories (HR, Legal, Consultancy, Audit, BPO, Travel) is preferrable but not essential.
Demonstrated success in
driving transformation and operational improvement
through effective program and stakeholder management.
Proven ability to
communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently to senior and executive stakeholders.
Strong
change management capability
and the
ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Advanced
Excel, PowerPoint, and data‐driven analytical skills
.
Flexibility to
travel domestically and/or within APAC
as required.
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 workplace with a flat structure. Plus, we're committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and wellbeing. Our people are the driving 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 course(s) or training.
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📌 Strategic Procurement Transformation Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Proxima
📍 Melbourne