Principal Consultant - Technology

Proxima•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Consultant in Proxima’s IT and Technology practice, you will work in client-facing teams delivering commercial, sourcing, and supplier initiatives within IT Procurement. You will contribute to insights and solution design while taking an active role in delivering measurable outcomes. The role offers early responsibility and hands-on experience working alongside clients. You will support client engagements, develop and execute strategies, lead category management and sourcing activities, and use data and commercial analysis to identify value, risk, and performance improvement opportunities. You will collaborate with client stakeholders, communicate findings, and support workshops and day-to-day client interactions. The role operates in a flexible hybrid model, balancing client, home, and office-based work, with travel as required. Proxima describes its culture as inclusive, supportive, collaborative, and ambitious, and offers training, career progression, and exposure to clients and industries across a growing global firm.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in global IT procurement category knowledge.
Strong knowledge of indirect procurement, ideally gained in a consultancy environment or while working alongside consultants; relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Deep subject matter expertise in Enterprise Software, IT Services, and/or Cloud Hosting.
Experience with spend profiles over $50 million annually.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
A proactive, ownership-oriented approach.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
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.

Responsibilities

Support delivery across client engagements and lead or manage global teams.
Develop and execute strategies and lead category management and sourcing activities.
Identify opportunities and conduct supplier research and commercial analysis.
Build structured fact bases that turn data into clear insights.
Use Excel and data analysis techniques to identify value, risk, and performance improvement opportunities.
Support benefits tracking and monitor progress against delivery milestones.
Ensure analyses are accurate, structured, and oriented toward decision-making.
Gather requirements from client stakeholders and align objectives.
Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.
Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.
Work across client, home, and office settings and travel as required for client delivery and team collaboration.