Precision procurement engineered for success
In a sector increasingly influenced by automation, now more than ever in the age of AI, manufacturers are rethinking operations and the suppliers that enable their businesses. Making the right moves is critical for organisations that depend upon quality, continuity, and keeping costs in line.
Navigating labour shortages, economic uncertainty, supply chain disruption, and regulatory and sustainability pressures, organisations within the Manufacturing industry must focus on improving agility, resilience, and efficiency.
From engineering brands to chemical manufacturers, we work with some of the biggest names in the industry. By understanding the mechanics of the industry and the suppliers that drive it, we help organisations improve operations and optimise costs.
Procurement solutions tailored to your challenges
We are practitioner-led. Our people bring real-world industry experience and adopt a hands-on approach to both the challenges and opportunities within Manufacturing. Prevalent in the market, with leading brands trusting Proxima as their procurement partner, we bring fresh, relevant, actionable insight from across the industry and beyond.
Whether it’s in response to increasing regulation, the drive towards net zero, or exploring the industrial metaverse, Manufacturing organisations are leaning into digital solutions across the entire supply chain. Pivoting to solutions that provide visibility needed for efficiency and resilience; enable electrification and decarbonisation to maintain compliance; and create enhanced revenue-generating aftermarket offerings
We help organisations by:
- Navigating complex supply chains to identify risks and secure supply.
- Transforming procurement functions to optimise future vision.
- Collaborating with cross-organisational stakeholders to ensure buy-in.
- Operating with expert knowledge and experience, at pace.
With constant shifts in consumer behaviour, value chain dynamics, and regulation, Procurement becomes a critical role in ensuring business not only survive in the Manufacturing landscape, but also thrive.
What we do
Each business will face its own unique challenges, contact our experts today, to find out how we can help you. Our service suite is wide-ranging, and we offer both defined products and bespoke services. Broadly our services sit into four pillars:
Cost Transformation
Enabling ‘value’ for money, typically thought through sourcing and strategy work and supporting the delivery of complex programmes.
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Cost Transformation
With an average of 70% of a company’s revenues being spent with external suppliers, Cost Optimisation Services ensure best value is known, achieved, and maintained.
Capability Transformation
Leading, transforming or developing functions and teams, including their people, processes and technology.
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Capability Transformation
Building the right procurement model is not a one size fits all. Capability Transformation Services help organisations to build fresh or upgrade existing procurement models to boost impact.
Sustainability
Delivering social value, decarbonisation and sustainable procurement programmes.
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Sustainable Procurement
With supply chains key to achieving sustainability goals, Sustainable Procurement Services support CPOs and their teams to consistently plan and achieve greater environmental and social impact.
Specialist Support
Targeted capability and programme support
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Specialist Support
When business have specific projects or complex programs to execute, Specialist Support Services bring expertise on demand to cover capacity and capability needs.
Resources
2025 CPO Report:
What’s next for Procurement
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