Principal Consultant - Generalist

About the role

Proxima is looking for a Principal Consultant in its Consulting team in Düsseldorf. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading complex, high-value engagements and shaping transformational outcomes. The role combines deep subject matter expertise with strong leadership, influencing both client strategy and delivery while developing Proxima's people and capabilities. It is a senior, hands-on position for consultants who thrive in ambiguity and enjoy leading teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements and large, complex procurement and transformation programmes across multiple workstreams.
• Translate client vision into practical, executable solutions and ensure delivery excellence aligned to Proxima's client-ready principles.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, build trusted relationships with senior and executive-level clients, and shape long-term client roadmaps.
• Gather requirements with senior stakeholders, communicate findings clearly, and lead workshops, working sessions and day-to-day client interactions.
• Coach, mentor and develop consultants across levels, contribute to the apprenticeship culture, and set standards for quality, collaboration and delivery.
• Contribute to intellectual capital: lead and contribute to IP, asset and methodology development, and engage in Communities of Practice.
• Support business development and identify growth opportunities.
• Work in a global, flexible model in a hybrid environment, balancing client, home and office work, and travel as required.

Required profile

• Significant consulting experience, ideally within procurement or a related domain.
• Proven track record leading complex client engagements.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen and a leadership mindset.
• Ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Confidence in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and strong coaching and people-development capability.

Required skills

• Consulting approach with structured problem-solving and storytelling skills.
• Executive presence, credibility and integrity.
• Ownership-driven, delivery-focused mindset.