Procurement Consultant - Logistics

Proxima; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima, part of Bain & Company, is a management consultancy specialising in procurement and supply chain with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and other global locations. We offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office.

We are growing in Australia, particularly within Logistics & Fleet procurement. Join a team driving cost transformation, stakeholder engagement, and market insights to shape client outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Procurement experience in logistics and fleet management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical mindset to assess supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Ability to drive change for clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive informed decision-making with clients to impact performance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Define client scope and design specifications.
• Develop strategies that drive cost transformation.
• Develop negotiation plans and manage negotiations.
• Provide commercial input on contracts with suppliers.
• Contribute to Proxima’s knowledge development in Logistics/Fleet.

Skills

Procurement experience

Logistics fleet

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain

Job description

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, Brisbane and Perth,we offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office.

We are experiencing growth across all categories, and specifically within Logistics & FleetProcurement in Australia. We are seeing significant expansion across the region andthis would be an exciting time to join our team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize market insights and industry knowledge to drive informed decision-making with clients, impacting commercial and operational performance of suppliers

• Gain and manage stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively

• Provide input into the client’s scope of requirements and specification design, proposing best practice approaches to the market

• Develop robust strategies that challenge clients’ thinking and drive cost transformation

• Develop negotiation plans and manage the negotiation process with client and suppliers

• Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers

• Contribute to the development of Proxima’s internal knowledge development in the Logistics/Fleet category

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

• Proven experience in procurement, specifically within logistics and fleet management

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills

• Analytical mindset with ability to assess supplier performance and market trends

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong interest to drive change and make a real-impact to our clients

• Ability to travel based on projects/clients' requirements

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 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.