Ingredients Consultant

Aspartofthegloballeader Bain&Company,
Proxima
isanaward-winningmanagementconsultancyspecializingin
procurementandsupplychain
.Withvibrantofficesin
London,Leeds,Cardiff,Düsseldorf,Chicago,Singapore,Hong Kong,Kuala Lumpur,Sydneyand Melbourne
,weofferadynamichybridworkingmodelthatblendstimeonclientsites,athome,andinyourlocaloffice.

We’relookingfor
experiencedprocurementprofessionals
tobebasedinoneofourEuropeanofficeswithaproventrackrecordinsourcing
ingredients,raw materials,orsoftcommodities
.Ifyouthriveondrivinginnovation,deliveringcommercialvalue,andbuildingstrongstakeholderrelationships,we’dlovetohearfromyou.

• Drive value for our clients by designing and executing strategic sourcing plans that meet demanding timelines and budgets.
• Utilise best practice category management tools and techniques to develop targeted strategies to unlock value and enhance performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate procurement and delivery risks.
• Maintain deep market insight through strong supplier relationships and external horizon scanning.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align procurement goals with the broader business strategy.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members, fostering growth and collaboration.

• Deepcommercialacumenandhands onexperienceindirectprocurementofrawmaterials,ingredients,orsoftcommodities
• Abackgroundin Food,FMCG,Commodities,or Manufacturing sectors.
• Strong negotiation,supplier management,andriskmitigationcapabilities.
• Proventeamleadershipandacollaborative,people-first mindset.
• Excellentorganisationalandprojectmanagementskills.