Principal Consultant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | W2 6BD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Capita plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10117112-42284 |
Summary
We're looking for an experienced IT Procurement specialist who can help public sector clients make smarter, more efficient decisions about their technology spend. You'll uncover opportunities, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver meaningful cost savings that make a real difference. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with variety, and leading conversations at a senior level, this role is for you.
This position is working from home, however you may be required for client or business needs.
We're truly committed to building a diverse and representative workforce and as part of our strategic plans we are aiming to accelerate gender and ethnic representation in leadership. As such we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds
What you'll be doing
• consulting with clients to identify where cost savings can be made across IT spend categories
• analysing spend data to spot patterns, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• delivering strategic recommendations on supplier consolidation, contracting and technology usage
• leading on discovery activity within client environments, particularly in health, transport and defence
• influencing senior stakeholders and guiding them through savings proposals and change
• contributing to a busy, high‑performing team with a strong pipeline of public sector work
What we're looking for
Essential
• strong knowledge of IT spend categories and how suppliers operate
• consultancy experience or a background in large‑scale savings programmes
• proven experience delivering measurable cost savings within IT procurement
• ability to analyse data and translate insights into practical, commercial recommendations
• confidence engaging senior stakeholders, asking the right questions and influencing decisions
• excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• a commercially minded, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to work independently
Desirable
• experience in health, transport or public sector procurement
About Capita Procurement Services
As a market-leading provider of strategic and tactical procurement services, Capita Procurement Solutions are experts in ensuring businesses have the tools and advice to spend wisely when it comes to suppliers. With a global delivery platform, we design and deliver innovative, flexible procurement solutions for some of the largest public and private sector organisations in the UK, helping our clients to manage and improve their supply chain.
What's in it for you?
• a competitive basic salary + bonus
• 25 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• the chance to work on high‑impact IT cost‑reduction projects across health, transport and defence, shaping real change in the public sector
• a supportive, stable team environment with long‑term career opportunities and exposure to complex, strategic procurement work
• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more
• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Unlock Your Potential with Capita
At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.
Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose
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What we hope you'll do next:
Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Equal Opportunities
At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.
For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com
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