Principal Consultant - Technology

About the role

Proxima is seeking a Principal Consultant to join its IT and Technology practice, delivering high‑impact commercial, sourcing and supplier initiatives within IT procurement for global clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage global client engagements, supporting strategy development, category management and sourcing activities.
• Build structured fact bases, analyse data with Excel and other techniques, and turn insights into actionable recommendations.
• Engage with client stakeholders, gather requirements, run workshops and ensure accurate, decision‑oriented analyses.
• Operate in a hybrid model, balancing client, home and office work, and travel as required.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in global IT procurement, with spend profiles over $50M annually.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication skills and a proactive, ownership‑oriented mindset.
• Consulting experience or exposure to indirect procurement, preferably in a consultancy environment.
• Willingness to travel and a desire to build a long‑term consulting career.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel for data analysis and commercial modelling.

What we offer

• Continuous training and development with clear career progression.
• Competitive compensation, generous PTO and flexible hybrid working.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries and global opportunities.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and sustainability.