Proxima · 1 day ago
Procurement Consultant- Facilities Management
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelProxima is an award-winning management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain, part of the global leader Bain & Company. They are looking for a Procurement Consultant in Facilities Management to drive strategic procurement initiatives, optimize client property portfolios, and enhance operational performance through innovative strategies and stakeholder engagement.
ConsultingConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsManagement Consulting
Hiring Manager
Irma Sadiković
Responsibilities
Category & Project Strategy Development
Design and propose FM and property procurement strategies that deliver maximum value, leveraging market insights, experience and best practices
Portfolio & Operational Performance
Identify and implement opportunities to optimize clients’ property portfolio strategy and facilities operational performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cost efficiency
Market Intelligence & Knowledge Sharing
Monitor and analyze real estate, FM, and procurement market trends to enhance Proxima’s intellectual property and share actionable insights with internal teams
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
Build strong relationships across client organizations, influencing decision-making at all levels to drive strategic outcomes
Scope & Specification Design
Provide expert input into client requirements for FM services, property management, and operational solutions, ensuring specifications reflect industry best practices
Procurement Solutions & Efficiency
Interpret client situations and goals, utilizing market and industry and competitive intelligence to develop high-quality FM operational and sourcing strategies, delivering cost savings and operational improvements in alignment with client goals
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Oversee supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles, ensuring success and improved performance
Negotiation & Commercial Management
Develop negotiation strategies with clients and lead discussions with suppliers, providing commercial guidance on contract structures, models, and terms & conditions
Mobilization & Implementation
Agree on mobilization plans and manage activities with clients and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution and goal realization
Qualification
Required
Deep experience in FM and property categories
Understanding of supplier market, solutions, and operational strategies
Strong knowledge of procurement practices
Proven ability to operate in multi-stakeholder, client-facing environments
Experience across client industries is ideal
Demonstrated success in driving transformation and operational improvement
Effective program and stakeholder management
Experience managing multi-functional direct and virtual teams
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics
Ability to present insights that influence decisions
Exceptional planning, negotiation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
Proven customer facing engagement skills
Skilled at guiding individuals to set goals and achieve professional advancement
Leveraging proven coaching frameworks to identify strengths and areas for development
Preferred
Language skills
FM market and solutions knowledge
Experience across categories or industries
Benefits
Employee Profit Share bonus
Flexible working
Support towards personal learning and development course(s) and/or training
Company
Proxima
PROXIMA IS A WORLD-LEADING PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANCY We work alongside some of the world’s largest and most successful businesses to help them spend their money wisely and deliver purposeful and profitable change.
Founded in 1994
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.97M2022-05-31Acquired
2017-12-18Series Unknown· $1.97M
Leadership Team
Gareth Evans
Chief Executive Officer
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