Two minutes with Stephen Bailey – ICT Procurement Specialist and hockey player 

Stephen is an expert in procurement having worked in the space for more than 14 years.

He was drawn to the role at Proximity because of its innovative approach and the new challenges it offered.  

“I was ready for a new challenge in my career and saw that Proximity has some great opportunities available.  From our first conversation, Proximity’s innovative approach resonated with me, and I knew it was the perfect fit. I haven’t looked back,” said Stephen.

“Proximity is an inclusive and supportive organisation that provides a wealth of meaningful career opportunities and empowers its team to succeed. With a collaborative culture, working at Proximity means you can approach and engage anyone in the organisation and you really feel part of a team.”

Stephen’s role is diverse. A typical day for Stephen involves spending a significant amount of time on secondment with clients. This setup allows him to focus on their day-to-day needs and provide instant advice, ensuring a seamless support experience.

Despite being on secondment, Stephen never feels isolated, “I can easily reach back into Proximity for support at any time. I have the guidance of a Career and Well-Being Manager, who takes a genuine interest in my development plus, being part of a Practice Group adds that extra layer of support”.

“Being able to work on projects that really matter is incredibly fulfilling and I find it satisfying to be able to deliver real value to my client. I’m proud to work for a company that has a good reputation with clients and takes customer satisfaction seriously. Success for me means providing top-notch procurement support. It’s about achieving the procurement outcomes while staying compliant and delivering the desired benefits. Helping teams navigate these complexities and achieve their goals is what drives me.”

Away from work, Stephen has two passions – field hockey and fishing. 

“I love the 70 minutes of adrenalin and effort a hockey competition provides on a Saturday afternoon. On the flip side, fishing offers me complete relaxation so I can fully unwind.

Proximity is looking for more ICT Procurement Specialists who are passionate about what they do and who enjoy scoring goals for their clients.