Job Description
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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 energetic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Use
deep market and category insights
to guide client decision‐making and elevate supplier performance.
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Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships
, influencing at all levels to drive alignment and outcomes.
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Shape scopes of work and design best‐practice specifications that
challenge conventional thinking.
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Develop and execute category strategies that deliver
cost transformation and long‐term value
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Lead negotiation strategies and
manage complex negotiation cycles
with clients and suppliers.
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Provide
commercial guidance
on contract terms and supplier agreements.
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Contribute to Proxima's internal knowledge base and thought leadership in Professional Services.
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About You:
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Robust procurement experience
combined with an
excellent commercial acumen,




ideally gained in a transformation‐focused environment.
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Proven track record
delivering complex, strategic sourcing initiatives.
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Experience in various professional services categories (HR, Legal, Consultancy, Audit, BPO, Travel) is preferrable but not essential.
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Demonstrated success in
driving transformation and operational improvement
through effective program and stakeholder management.
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Proven ability to
communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently to senior and executive stakeholders.
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Strong
change management capability
and the
ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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Advanced
Excel, PowerPoint, and data‐driven analytical skills
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Flexibility to
travel domestically and/or within APAC
as required.
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Why Proxima?
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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 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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📌 Procurement Consultant - Generalist (Melbourne)
🏢 Proxima
📍 Melbourne