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# Principal Consultant - IT

- **Company:** Proxima
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Procurement Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8f1b2ea6c9415dc3

## About the Role

* 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 (relevant industry experience will be considered).

 * Deep subject matter expertise in Enterprise Software, IT Services, and/or Cloud Hosting.

 * Experience with spend profiles over $50M annual.

Consulting mindset

 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

 * A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work.

 * Comfort operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Flexibility and growth orientation

 * 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.

## Description

As a Principal Consultant in our IT and Technology practice at Proxima, you will be part of client-facing teams delivering high-impact commercial, sourcing, and supplier initiatives within IT Procurement. You will support the development of insights, contribute to solution design, and play an active role in delivering outcomes-not just recommendations.

This is not a passive learning role. At Proxima, we are practitioner-consultants. You will build experience quickly, take responsibility early, and work alongside clients to deliver real, measurable change.

What you'll do

Support delivery across client engagements

 * Experience leading and managing global teams.

 * Build strategy development and execution, lead on category management and sourcing activities.

 * Assist with opportunity identification, supplier research, and commercial analysis.

 * Build structured fact bases that turn data into clear insights.

Analyse data to inform decisions

 * Use Excel and data analysis techniques to identify value, risk, and performance improvement opportunities.

 * Support benefits tracking and progress against delivery milestones.

 * Ensure analyses are accurate, structured, and decision-oriented.

Engage and collaborate with stakeholders

 * Work with client stakeholders to gather requirements and align objectives.

 * Communicate findings clearly and professionally with team members and clients.

 * Support workshops, working sessions, and day-to-day client interactions.

Work in a global, flexible model

 * Operate in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home, and office-based work.

 * Travel as required to support client delivery and team collaboration.


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