US Procurement Consultant Internship 2026

Proxima • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unlock your Potential at Proxima!
Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated? Are you seeking a challenging and supportive environment to progress your career? The dynamic world of Procurement consulting might be the place for you! Proxima, part of the global strategy firm Bain & Company, is searching for bright minds to join our Summer 2025 Associate Consultant program.
Why Proxima?
We help the world’s largest organizations deliver purposeful and profitable change, from cost savings to reducing carbon in supply chains and supporting their digitalization journey. Good procurement has never been so important in a turbulent and unpredictable market.
We are leaders in our field with over 30 years of experience and offices in the UK, US, and Germany. Accelerate your growth by working alongside industry experts and tackling real-world challenges.
What you’ll do:
Be prepared to dive into hands-on client work and collaborate with iconic global brands. Our program combines real-life case studies with formal training, ensuring you feel supported and guided while providing the autonomy to grow.
You will work with our teams to drive quality and pace through projects, find meaning in client data, develop market engagement material, analyze carbon emissions, transform procurement functions, and much more.
Your office base will be in Chicago, IL.

Requirements

• An excellent verbal and written communicator
• Critical, creative thinker, intellectually curious with a desire to solve problems
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized
• A collaborative thinker who enjoys working as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Graduating in 2027
• GPA of 3.5 or higher, preferably with an analytical Bachelor’s degree such as Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics; however, we remain open to applicants from all disciplines

Responsibilities

• Drive quality and pace through projects
• Find meaning in client data
• Develop market engagement material
• Analyze carbon emissions
• Transform procurement functions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career progression supported by continuous training and opportunities for growth
• Career coach and mentorship program
• Hybrid working model
• 26 days of PTO
• Additional benefits including discounts for well-being programs, including GymPass and a work-from-home allowance.
• International travel and exposure to the world’s most exciting businesses
• A people-led, inclusive, and encouraging company culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees