We’re looking forward to the upcoming Procurement Summit on 17th September, hosted in partnership with Clyde & Co! Experts at the Procurement Summit will discuss the wide-ranging changes from the new UK Procurement Act coming into force in October 2024. If you work in or with UK Government, register to attend the event and hear about the policy, commercial, and legal implications of the new UK Procurement Act here: https://bit.ly/4c80hZF.
Proxima
Business Consulting and Services
Proxima is a leading procurement and supply chain consulting firm, part of Bain & Company
About us
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. We do this through an extensive suite of procurement consultancy services focused on cost optimization, organizational transformation, supply chain sustainability, and decarbonization. We are famous for our delivery as experienced specialists immersed in businesses, accelerating outcomes. We are proud to be part of Bain & Company - the leading management consultancy. Together, we deliver a set of integrated end-to-end procurement, supply chain, and supply chain sustainability offerings.
- Website
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http://www.proximagroup.com
External link for Proxima
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Procurement, Outsourcing, Procurement Outsourcing, Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Management, Global Sourcing, Source to Pay, Procurement Consulting, P2P, BPO, Supplier Management, Procurement Transformation, Cost Reduction, and Procurement Services
Locations
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Primary
Proxima
107 Cheapside
London, EC2V 6DN, GB
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Suite 5850
311 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606, US
Employees at Proxima
Updates
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Retail media has evolved from basic in-store promotions to a dominant digital force, with Retail Media Networks (RMNs) leading the charge. Our latest article delves into the complexities of retail media, and the strategic role procurement should play to maximize this opportunity. Learn more about what these changes means for your strategic planning: https://bit.ly/4cKuOxe #Proxima #Retailmedia #Procurement
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In a recent interview with CPOstrategy, our Senior Consultant, Strategy and Growth, Gemma Thompson MCIPS, discussed the evolving state of risk and resilience in the procurement sector. As most businesses navigate this new era of seemingly “perpetual disruption,” Gemma shares that integrating resilience into long-term strategies enables organizations to weather more storms with minimal impact on profitability and operations. Read more of Gemma’s thoughts on how companies can not only survive, but thrive, in the face of uncertainty here: https://bit.ly/3X0mNOK #Proxima #Risk #Resilence #CPOStrategy
Q&A: Proxima’s Gemma Thompson on procurement risk, resilience, and “perpetual disruption”
https://cpostrategy.media
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Our Cardiff and Chicago teams are on the lookout for driven and enthusiastic graduates to join our 2025 Associate Consultant program! From day one, you'll dive into meaningful client projects, working with some of the world’s largest organizations to drive purposeful and profitable change. Through a blend of real-life case studies and structured training, you’ll be equipped with the skills and support you need to grow and innovate. Learn more about our Associate Consulting Program and apply today here: https://bit.ly/3Vccfgh
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Our Principal Consultant Bridget McCormick sat down with CPOstrategy to discuss the barriers companies are facing when it comes to to achieving sustainable procurement. To minimize challenges, Bridget advises that businesses embed sustainability strategies into every step of their processes to support their organization's “long-term ambition" and effectively influence their supply chain. Read more of Bridget's insights on rising to the challenge of sustainable procurement here: https://bit.ly/3Z7i7t1
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We are excited to be sponsoring Retail Gazette’s ‘Efficiency Debate’ event in London, taking place on the 25th September! The debate will feature senior-level retail professionals sharing their advice on how businesses can streamline systems, eliminate silos and save costs. Our Executive Vice President, Simon Geale, will be delivering insights on how to practically achieve ‘Top Down Efficiencies’ on the main stage. Find out more about the event and sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Ajjavx
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Whatever the outcome of the US election in November, trade tariffs on imports from China will be on the agenda for American businesses. Our Executive Vice President, Simon Geale, spoke about tariffs emerging as "a tool that ties together geopolitics and trade" in The Wall Street Journal. Simon highlighted that while they have always been factored into businesses’ costs, tariffs have been getting “much more teeth”, due to an increasingly protectionist trade policy in the US. Read more here: https://on.wsj.com/3MHShEN
Tariffs Are on the Table for U.S. Importers, Whatever the Election Outcome
wsj.com
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While many fashion brands have adapted to the global supply chain disruptions of recent years, fresh challenges loom. Our Executive Vice President, Simon Geale, and Principal Consultant, Spencer Shute, CSCP, outlined upcoming obstacles in Vogue Business, highlighting the potential for a “seismic change” in international trade in the coming months. Spencer also warned of a “domino effect” of disruptions and delays if negotiations break down and dock workers strike at key US Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. Read more of their insights here: https://bit.ly/3SXOG8U
Delays and damp demand: Fashion’s mid-year supply chain outlook
voguebusiness.com
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Since joining Proxima through our Consulting Fast Track Program in 2019, our Senior Strategy and Growth Consultant, Gemma Thompson MCIPS, has proven herself to be a pivotal member of our team. Having previously taken on roles in delivery and sales, Gemma currently works in our Strategy and Growth team where she focusses on the issues that procurement teams’ face today and how they can mobilize to solve them. Gemma recently sat down with CPOstrategy to discuss all things risk, resilience and the future of procurement: https://bit.ly/3YWbD02
Q&A: Proxima’s Gemma Thompson on procurement risk, resilience, and “perpetual disruption”
https://cpostrategy.media
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August's Procurement Perspectives newsletter is now live! Our team of experts discusses a variety of issues and insights, including: 🌎Senior Consultant Hollie Prouse discussing the global challenges impacting UK food supply chains, contributing to significant disruptions like the E. Coli outbreaks, as featured in The i paper. 🚢Senior Consultant Spencer Shute, CSCP, analyzing the Red Sea Crisis, explaining how it's driving longer shipping times, rising costs, and port delays worldwide, shared in Chain Store Age 🎓The opening of our Associate Consultant program across our US and UK offices! Check out the latest newsletter here 👇
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