US Procurement Consultant Internship

About Proxima

At Proxima, we don’t just advise clients, we deliver change. We are a specialist procurement consultancy that partners with some of the world’s most ambitious organizations to transform how they spend, source, and manage suppliers, unlocking measurable commercial and strategic value. As part of Bain & Company’s global ecosystem, we operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, working side by side with clients to turn bold ideas into tangible results. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to drive purposeful and profitable change.

Summer Internship Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for consultants of the future to join our team in Chicago on a summer internship. During this 8-week summer internship, June 22nd – August 14th, you will provide support to our consulting teams and work directly with clients while gaining the knowledge on how to become a successful consultant.

What You’ll Do

• Receive a structured training program utilizing case studies that cover procurement knowledge and consultancy skills
• Gain an understanding of the range of businesses we work for and learn about procurement consultancy from experts in the field
• Shadow and aid client teams to identify improvements and cost savings for global brands
• Learn how to build client relationships, understand an organization’s needs, and help clients find innovative, cost effective and value-adding supplier solutions
• Prepare a relevant presentation on your experience and learnings throughout the internship and present to members of our senior leadership

What We Offer

• A mentor to provide coaching and support throughout the 8-week program
• A robust training program with hands-on experience
• Exposure to a range of employees and senior management across the business
• The opportunity to be offered a full-time Associate Consultant role after you graduate, as part of our US Graduate Scheme
• Great company culture

What We Are Looking For

• Be a rising senior at university
• Great problem-solving skills
• A proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your work
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop
• Motivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interview process & timelines

Stage 1: accepting applications between April 13th - April 27th

• Video introduction submission
• Clevry Psychometrics Assessments (Numerical & Verbal Tests)

Stage: first stage screening call with recruitment team between the April 27th - May 4th

• Recruitment team call
• Clevry assessments: Candidate completes Situational judgement test & Personality

Stage 3: formal interview with team starting from May 4th

• Interview with team and Case study presentation

Targeting offers to be extended to successful candidate mid may with the internship starting at the start of August

Who thrives here

You are:

• Curious, commercially minded, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working with data and structured problem-solving
• Confident engaging with stakeholders and contributing to team delivery
• Motivated by real outcomes and hands-on impact
• Excited to grow with a fast-expanding global consultancy

Time to be bold. Join Proxima and help leading organizations make smarter commercial decisions, strengthen supplier relationships, and unlock lasting value, while building a career supported by exceptional people. If you believe yourself to be a great fit for this Intern role, please apply!

Your office base will be in Chicago, IL. If successful you will be responsible for your own accommodation during the 8 weeks of the internship.

Proxima is an equal opportunities employer, and we actively promote an environment that harnesses diversity in the workplace. In particular, we will ensure that no one is disadvantaged, favored, harassed or excluded due to their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment.admin@proximagroup.com