Principal Consultant - Technology Procurement

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 to deliver commercial, sourcing, and supplier initiatives within IT Procurement. You will contribute to insights and solution design and take an active role in delivering measurable outcomes. The role involves early responsibility and hands-on work alongside clients. You will support client engagement delivery, develop and execute strategies, lead category management and sourcing activities, and conduct supplier research and commercial analysis. You will use data analysis to identify value, risk, and performance improvement opportunities, support benefits tracking, and communicate findings to stakeholders. The role operates in a hybrid model involving client, home, and office-based work, with domestic and international travel as required. You will collaborate with Proxima’s global technology team and may spend time in other regions as needed.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in global IT procurement category knowledge.
Strong knowledge of indirect procurement.
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.
Proactive, ownership-oriented approach to work.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Willingness to travel as required.
Curiosity, adaptability, and desire to learn and develop.
Motivation to build a long-term consulting career.
Comfort working with data and structured problem-solving.
Confidence engaging with stakeholders and contributing to team delivery.

Nice To Haves

Indirect procurement experience gained in a consultancy environment or working alongside consultants; relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support delivery across client engagements.
Lead and 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 decision-oriented.
Gather requirements from client stakeholders and align objectives.
Communicate findings clearly and professionally to team members and clients.
Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.
Work in a hybrid model across client, home, and office locations.
Collaborate with the global team and travel domestically and internationally as required for client delivery and team collaboration.