Guy Strafford Email & Phone Number

Responsible for key client relationships, advising on procurement strategy and business development across Proxima. Joined Proxima (formerly buyingTeam) in 1996 and was an Account Director for a range of clients before taking responsibility for commercial management. Prior to training as a Chartered Accountant at KPMG, studied politics, philosophy and economics at Oxford University. Regular speaker at procurement and management conferences and commentator on the procurement industry. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.Specialties: Procurement Strategy, Negotiation, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Procurement Outsourcing, Indirect Procurement

Listed skills include Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Bpo, Strategic Sourcing, and 23 others.

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  Chief Client Officer

  Proxima Group

  Apr 1996 - Present

  Responsible for managing and developing client relationships, plus providing strategic procurement advice for leading procurement services outsourcer - Proxima.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Proxima is in the business of Procurement.We offer a refreshing approach to orchestrating the complex network of suppliers that fuel your business’ success.We call this refreshing approach Catalytics©Catalytics© challenges… Show more Responsible for managing and developing client relationships, plus providing strategic procurement advice for leading procurement services outsourcer - Proxima.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Proxima is in the business of Procurement.We offer a refreshing approach to orchestrating the complex network of suppliers that fuel your business’ success.We call this refreshing approach Catalytics©Catalytics© challenges behaviours, attitudes and the business need, long before any deal is done. It ensures your suppliers are aligned with your corporate aims.Some of the most respected brands in the world leverage Catalytics© through our Consulting, Managed Services or On-demand services.Find out more about Proxima www.proximagroup.com Show less

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  Oxford University

  Ppe