Caventis vs Proxima compared
Snapshot
Proxima is a UK-headquartered specialist with deep indirect procurement heritage and a managed-service style delivery. Caventis is a UK mid-market and PE-focused firm built around senior category operators, shared-savings commercial and short time-to-impact.
Where Proxima is strong
- Indirect categories — marketing, professional services, IT, HR.
- Managed-service style engagements for corporates without an in-house function.
- Enterprise buyers wanting ongoing sourcing capacity year-on-year.
Where Caventis is different
- Direct and indirect coverage — weighted to whatever moves the P&L fastest.
- Shared-savings commercial as standard, not a retained managed-service fee.
- Two-week Cost Review before you commit to a programme.
- Built for PE deal timelines — 100-day plans, carve-outs, exit prep.
Head-to-head
- Commercial: Proxima — retainer / managed service. Caventis — shared savings by default.
- Spend coverage: Proxima — indirect-led. Caventis — direct + indirect.
- Engagement shape: Proxima — ongoing capacity. Caventis — programmes with a clear finish line.
- Best fit: Proxima — large corporates. Caventis — £20m–£500m PE-backed and mid-market.
When is Proxima the right call?
Proxima has strong indirect procurement heritage (marketing, professional services, IT) and works well for large corporates wanting a managed-service style engagement or ongoing sourcing capacity.
When is Caventis the better fit?
PE-backed and UK mid-market businesses that want senior operators on both direct and indirect spend, shared-savings commercial, and a compressed timeline into the P&L.
Do both cover direct spend?
Proxima's centre of gravity is indirect. Caventis covers both direct (materials, manufacturing, logistics) and indirect, weighted to whichever moves the P&L fastest.
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