Proxima

Today, Team Proxima is at the Procurious Big Ideas Summit!   Our EVP, Simon Geale, was spotted this morning sharing advice with attendees on the procure-tech worth your attention and what skills are required to build a function fit for the next evolution and beyond.   Huge thanks to Tania Seary for her energy and organization, and to our fantastic panel contributors for their thought-provoking insights and actionable advice: - James B., Procurement Performance, Primark - Nicholas C. Wright, Manager, Procurement Digital Garage, bp - Lucy Harding, Partner and Global Head of Practice, Odgers Berndtson - Evan Sutherland, CPO, Balfour Beatty plc - Merav Ward, Talent Procurement Director, bp #BigIdeasSummit #ProcurementLeaders

Global trade tensions were increased again last week with the US' implementation of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Simon Geale, Executive Vice President here at Proxima, shares some insights on how businesses can stay prepared throughout these turbulent times: - Understand your exposure - Explore short-term mitigating actions you can take to protect your supply chain - Stay nimble and try to take advantage of the situation in any way you can Read more from Simon here, where he spoke with Logistics Management Magazine on how the auto industry in particular is likely to feel the effects of recent tariffs: https://lnkd.in/epMW-dQf

No matter how far along you are in digitalizing your procurement process, the opportunities are vast, with many possibilities to explore and new technologies to implement.🌐 Our latest CPO Report includes valuable insights from American Airlines' Dan Bartel on how digitalization helps to drive efficiency and improve procurement processes, resulting in better control, visibility, customer experience and even financial results. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ed8Wqnup

As global tariff news continues to dominate headlines, procurement teams are having to respond in real time - navigating uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and rising costs.   Our EVP Simon Geale spoke to The London Standard about how manufacturers are responding and how this will have an inevitable knock on effect on consumers.   “Setting up new facilities and supply chains takes time, turning this into a race against inflation. Manufacturers will have to decide whether to absorb these additional costs or pass them on to consumers."   Read more from Simon here: https://lnkd.in/gG2YafT5

Come and join our team! We're hiring and looking for talented candidates who are driven to create purposeful and profitable change in procurement. We have a range of roles available across the US, the UK and Germany, in sectors including: • Client Management • HR • Professional Services • IT • Construction Learn more and apply today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHNWuAXd   

"Businesses that plan ahead won’t just weather the storm, but may find new opportunities to reshape their supply strategies in a way that future-proofs operations beyond this wave of trade disruption." Our EVP Simon Geale recently spoke with TechRound about how businesses can best attempt to plan for and remain nimble to proposed incoming tariffs. Read more from Simon and a host of business experts here: https://lnkd.in/dkJS3CFs #Tariffs #SupplyChain #Procurement

❓ Why is public procurement so challenging? Private sector buyers focus on value, quality, and risk. Public sector buyers must also: - Deliver government policy - Ensure supply continuity in critical areas like health and infrastructure. - Align diverse stakeholders - citizens, politicians, and experts. - Navigate evolving regulations, from the Procurement Act to case law. Failure to comply can lead to a Procurement Challenge - where a bidder disputes an award decision. Learn about the risks and how to reduce them in our article here: https://lnkd.in/efRQ-JFn

We're proud to be sponsoring and attending the Big Ideas Summit next week in London💡 The summit is calling on procurement's boldest thinkers to face what's next by diving into the areas that are defining our profession. This year's theme is 'Face the Future: AI & You.' Our EVP, Simon Geale, will be talking to attendees about how to separate the hype from the real game-changers in the latest ProcureTech developments. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gEFcm5h3 #BigIdeasSummit #ProcurementLeaders

An element that has a strong influence on the success of implementing a new program for CPOs is ensuring senior team members across the company are engaged from the very beginning. In our new CPO report, John Lewis Partnership's Head of Procurement, Tim Brennan, shared why it's so important to ensure business-wide buy-in in order to get the best results. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ed8Wqnup   #CPO #ProcurementInsights #Procurement

✨ This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Proxima and the leaders who are driving change. This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Dame Inga Beale, the first former female CEO of Lloyd's of London and a champion for workplace equality. She shared with us her inspiring journey, her insights on inclusive leadership, and the importance of this year’s theme: #AcceleratingAction. While progress has been made, she highlighted the need to do more to support the next generation of women in leadership. "I was especially inspired by Inga’s message of: “To drive long term success, include people in designing the future”. Often, as a leader, I think I’m supposed to have all the answers. This helped me to remember that across the wider team, everyone has a view and can provide a piece of the puzzle." - Ashley Clark, Vice President Thank you for joining us, Dame Inga Beale! And thank you to all the women at Proxima for what you do every day. 💜