US Procurement Consultant Internship 2026

Proxima • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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. 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, July 7th – August 28th, you will provide support to our consulting teams and work directly with clients while gaining the knowledge on how to become a successful consultant.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees