Description & Requirements
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
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Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll join our Performance Improvement Centre of Expertise (PI CoE), a global team based in our Mexico office. This team partners closely with Bain’s consulting teams and subject-matter experts to drive cost reduction and optimization through Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and related operational areas. Together, we deliver high-impact results through data-driven proposals, insights, and execution strategies.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
This is a full-time Associate position supporting the Commercial Acceleration team within Bain’s Performance Improvement (PI) practice. You’ll play a key role in shaping proposals and go-to-market materials, working side-by-side with senior leaders and teams around the world.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
In this role, you’ll drive proposal and client development efforts across the Performance Improvement domain. Your work will focus on creating high-quality, client-ready materials that convey value clearly and powerfully. You’ll also help build Bain’s internal knowledge base by contributing to IP and thought leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading complex deliverables related to Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Cost Transformation
Collaborating with Partners, senior team members, and account teams to develop persuasive proposals and sales content
Applying Bain’s PI solutions and frameworks in the context of commercial proposals
Analyzing financial statements to identify cost optimization opportunities
Leveraging internal and external benchmarks to validate potential value creation
Structuring problem-solving and storytelling approaches aligned with Bain’s standards
Ensuring quality control across workstreams with attention to detail and consistency
Partnering with BCN and global teams for integrated proposal development and knowledge sharing
Interpreting data and developing clear business implications and recommendations
ABOUT YOU
Graduate degree (preferably in engineering, commerce, business, or economics) with 2–4 years of relevant experience; or MBA/postgraduate degree with 0–3 years of relevant experience
Background in consulting or proposal development preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with tools like Alteryx, Tableau, or AI technologies is a plus
Ability to work on multiple tasks in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Comfortable presenting and communicating with senior stakeholders