Vice Presidents at Proxima represent a senior leadership tier within the consulting organization, combining commercial ownership, client leadership, and strategic influence.
At this level, the role extends beyond project delivery into shaping client portfolios, driving revenue growth, and defining how procurement consulting supports long-term business outcomes. Vice Presidents work closely with senior client stakeholders to solve complex business problems and guide organizations through large-scale transformation initiatives.
Operating in a similar environment to other top consulting firms, Vice Presidents bring together procurement expertise, business consulting capability, and leadership experience to influence strategic direction. Their work often spans enterprise-level digital transformation, procurement transformation, and the delivery of long-term customer value.
This role is suited to experienced consulting leaders who are ready to take ownership of client relationships, business performance, and team leadership within a high-growth consulting environment.
What Vice Presidents Do
Vice Presidents are responsible for leading client portfolios and ensuring that consulting engagements deliver both commercial and strategic outcomes. Their role focuses on oversight, leadership, and growth rather than direct execution. They guide multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Proxima’s business goals.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Leading large-scale procurement and digital transformation programs
- Owning senior client relationships and acting as a strategic advisor
- Driving revenue growth through account development and new opportunities
- Overseeing full lifecycle project execution across multiple engagements
- Ensuring delivery aligns with strategic goals and Business Requirements
- Supporting the development of long-term customer value across accounts
Vice Presidents work closely with Principal and Senior level consultants to ensure delivery excellence while maintaining a strong focus on business performance and growth.
Strategic Leadership and Business Impact
At the Vice President level, the role is centered on leadership across both clients and the organization. Vice Presidents are responsible for defining how consulting services are delivered, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with business priorities. They operate in a way that reflects senior leadership roles within leading consulting firms, balancing delivery oversight with commercial and strategic responsibility.
This includes:
- Setting direction for client engagements and ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Leading senior stakeholder engagement and influencing decision-making
- Driving change management initiatives across complex organizations
- Embedding continuous improvement process approaches within client operations
Vice Presidents are also responsible for identifying new opportunities where procurement can deliver value, helping clients align procurement strategy with broader business priorities.
Driving Growth and Commercial Performance
A key part of the Vice President role is driving commercial success. Vice Presidents are responsible for growing client accounts, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring consulting engagements deliver measurable outcomes. This includes contributing to revenue targets and supporting the expansion of consulting services across existing and new clients.
They work across multiple engagements, ensuring that delivery is aligned with both client expectations and financial performance. Their role often involves using data analysis and advanced analytics to assess performance, track key performance indicators, and identify opportunities for improvement. This commercial focus differentiates the Vice President role from more delivery-focused consulting positions.
Industry Leadership and Expertise
Vice Presidents bring deep industry and category expertise, allowing them to guide clients through complex procurement and supply chain challenges.
They often work across areas such as:
- Capital programs and infrastructure
- Construction and engineering procurement
- Operational and maintenance sourcing
- Specialty manufacturing and chemicals
- Logistics and end-to-end supply chain solutions
Their role is to ensure that procurement strategies support broader operational and financial objectives, including improved financial reporting and greater transparency. Vice Presidents help organizations navigate complexity by combining strategic insight with practical experience across procurement and supply chain environments.
Building Teams and Developing Talent
Vice Presidents play a critical role in shaping the consulting organization. They are responsible for developing high-performing teams, supporting early-career talent, and ensuring continuous professional development across the business. This includes mentoring senior consultants and principals, as well as contributing to long-term career development pathways.
Key areas of focus include
- Supporting professional development across consulting teams
- Driving career development for emerging and experienced consultants
- Building capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured learning
- Contributing to the growth and culture of the organization
Vice Presidents help create an environment where learning, development, and performance are aligned with business goals.
Career Path to Vice President
The Vice President role typically follows progression through senior consulting and leadership positions, including Principal Consultant roles where individuals have demonstrated strong commercial and client leadership capability.
Moving into a Vice President position reflects a transition into executive-level responsibility, including
- Ownership of client portfolios
- Responsibility for revenue growth and business performance
- Leadership across multiple teams and engagements
- Influence over strategic direction and consulting approach
From this level, progression may lead to executive leadership roles within consulting firms, including senior leadership or partner-level positions.
Why Organizations Work with Vice Presidents
Organizations engage Vice Presidents when they require senior leadership to guide complex transformation initiatives and deliver long-term strategic value. Vice Presidents provide a level of experience and perspective that enables organizations to address large-scale challenges and align procurement with business priorities.
They support organizations in areas such as:
- Leading enterprise-level digital transformation initiatives
- Solving complex business problems across procurement and operations
- Delivering supply chain solutions that improve resilience and performance
- Driving procurement transformation at scale
- Embedding long-term change through structured change management
Their ability to connect strategy with execution ensures that organizations achieve sustainable and measurable outcomes.
Working at Proxima as a Vice President
Working as a Vice President at Proxima offers the opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a growing consulting business. Vice Presidents are trusted to lead client relationships, drive growth, and shape the direction of consulting services. They operate within an environment similar to leading consulting firms, where performance, innovation, and leadership are central to success.
Proxima provides:
- Opportunities to lead strategic client engagements
- Ownership of client portfolios and business growth
- A collaborative leadership environment
- Strong focus on professional development and progression
- The ability to shape consulting approaches and solutions
Vice Presidents often operate across a full desk consulting model, balancing client leadership, delivery oversight, and commercial responsibility.
Explore Vice President Opportunities
Proxima hires experienced consulting leaders into Vice President roles across procurement and supply chain disciplines. These roles are designed for individuals who are ready to lead at scale, influence strategy, and drive business performance.
Opportunities may include leadership across:
- Capital programs and infrastructure
- Construction and engineering procurement
- Operational and maintenance sourcing
- Specialty manufacturing and chemical
- Logistics and supply chain solutions
For professionals looking to move into executive roles within consulting firms, the Vice President position offers a platform to drive strategic impact, lead teams, and deliver long-term customer value.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vice President Roles
A Vice President leads client portfolios, drives strategic initiatives, and ensures consulting engagements deliver both commercial and operational outcomes.
Vice Presidents focus more on client ownership, revenue growth, and strategic leadership, while Principals are more focused on leading engagements and delivery.
Vice President roles require extensive experience in procurement, consulting, and leadership, along with a strong track record of managing client relationships and delivering business results.