The opportunityAs a Principal Consultant in our IT and Technology practice at Proxima, you will be part of client-facing teams delivering high-impact commercial, sourcing, and supplier initiatives within IT Procurement. You will support the development of insights, contribute to solution design, and play an active role in delivering outcomes-not just recommendations.
This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.
What you'll doSupport delivery across client engagements- Experience leading and managing global teams.
- Build strategy development and execution, lead on category management and sourcing activities.
- Assist with opportunity identification, supplier research, and commercial analysis.
- Build structured fact bases that turn data into clear insights.
Analyze data to inform decisions- Use Excel and data analysis techniques to identify value, risk, and performance improvement opportunities.
- Support benefits tracking and progress against delivery milestones.
- Ensure analyses are accurate, structured, and decision-oriented.
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders- Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.
- Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
- Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.
Work in a global, flexible model- Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work.
- Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.
What you bringExperience and skills- 8+ years of experience in global IT procurement category knowledge
- Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment or working alongside consultants (relevant industry experience will be considered).
- Deep subject matter expertise in Enterprise Software, IT Services, and/or Cloud Hosting.
- Experience with spend profiles over $50M annual.
Consulting mindset- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Flexibility and growth orientation- Willingness to travel as required.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm.
