Global IT Procurement Strategist

Proxima; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training

Career progression

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid working

Global opportunities

Job summary

Proxima in Chicago seeks a Principal Consultant to lead IT procurement initiatives for global client teams. You will guide strategy, manage category management and supplier engagements, and drive measurable outcomes beyond recommendations.

You will work with stakeholders across continents, analyze spend data, and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in global IT procurement and hands-on experience delivering programs.
• Indirect procurement expertise across IT categories and suppliers.
• Deep knowledge of Enterprise Software, IT Services, and Cloud Hosting.
• Spend profiles of more than $50M annually

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and deliver outcomes beyond recommendations.
• Develop strategy, manage category management and sourcing activities.
• Analyze data to identify value, risk, and performance opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, run workshops, and communicate findings

Skills

Global IT procurement

Category management

Supplier engagement

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

Proxima in Chicago seeks a Principal Consultant to lead IT procurement initiatives for global client teams. You will guide strategy, manage category management and supplier engagements, and drive measurable outcomes beyond recommendations.

You will work with stakeholders across continents, analyze spend data, and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment, with travel as needed.