Global IT Procurement & Strategy Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous PTO

Job summary

Proxima is seeking a Principal Consultant to join its IT and Technology practice. You will lead client-facing teams delivering high-impact sourcing and supplier initiatives within IT procurement, while supporting insights development, solution design and delivery outcomes across global engagements.

You will build experience quickly, take ownership early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change—an active, hands-on practitioner role with travel in a hybrid, global model.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Subject matter expertise in Enterprise Software, IT Services, and/or Cloud Hosting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global teams.
• Develop strategy and execute category management and sourcing activities.
• Assist with opportunity identification, supplier research, and commercial analysis.
• Build structured fact bases turning data into insights.

Skills

Global IT procurement

Indirect procurement

Enterprise software

IT services

Cloud hosting

Spend >$50M

Job description

Proxima is seeking a Principal Consultant to join its IT and Technology practice. You will lead client-facing teams delivering high-impact sourcing and supplier initiatives within IT procurement, while supporting insights development, solution design and delivery outcomes across global engagements.

You will build experience quickly, take ownership early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change—an active, hands-on practitioner role with travel in a hybrid, global model.