Procurement consulting is one of the most exciting and impactful career choices that today’s ambitious graduates
can make. It’s a career that can take you everywhere!
And Proxima? As “The Procurement Specialists,” we work with some of the most exciting and recognizable brands on the planet, helping them to spend their money wisely. Together, we influence billions of dollars on our client’s behalf and take pride in making our mark.
What will I be doing, and who will I be working with?
Procurement is the art of spending money, and most businesses spend a lot of it, often up to 80% of their revenues. As a procurement consultant, you are there to use your knowledge and skills to help our customers get more and more value for that money. It’s a role that has the potential to
touch every part of a business, from the factory to the boardroom, giving
you a unique understanding of the inner workings and plenty of opportunity to identify and unlock performance improvement. You’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.
Why Proxima?
We are a leader in procurement consulting, delivering great careers to our people and great outcomes to our clients. You’ll learn a lot, fast, and have a lot of fun doing it. Our people talk about the 1:4 experience; a year in consulting is worth four in corporate.
But if you are reading this and still thinking, ‘why Proxima?’ then take a look at our client list, read some case studies, and hear more from some of our people about their experiences.
The graduate program
Our Graduate Program is a bespoke program created to onboard those new to work into the world of procurement consulting, providing them with training to equip them with the necessary skills to succeed. This program is comprised of three key areas:
Real-life case studies
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Real-life case studies
We have developed a robust library of case studies that focus on previous work delivered to our clients. These “practice runs” allow our Graduates to learn in a safe and supportive environment before getting involved in the real thing!
Training program
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Training program
Our intensive graduate training program will get you up to speed with the basics of procurement and work through the fundamentals of how to operate confidently in a client environment. These courses include online workshops, in-person classroom sessions, personal learning time, and residential training courses to best equip you with the skills needed to succeed as a procurement consultant. Additionally, we support all our graduates to obtain a professional qualification in procurement either through CIPS (UK) or CPDM/CPSD (US).
Hands-on client work
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Hands-on client work
As a busy consulting firm, most of our Graduates are assigned to a client early on. You will be part of a team, and be supported throughout by your Client Lead, your Career Coach, Buddy, and from a network of your fellow Associate Consultants and Proximites.