Chicago Summer Internship: Procurement Consulting

Proxima; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Hands-on training

Exposure to senior management

Potential full-time Associate role

Job summary

Proxima in Chicago invites ambitious undergraduates to join a summer eight-week internship from June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027. You will work alongside experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical consulting and procurement experience and developing the professional capabilities required for success.

You will receive a structured training program, a dedicated mentor, and exposure to senior leaders, with the opportunity to be offered a full-time Associate Consultant role after

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive a structured training program that covers 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.
• Collaborate with other interns on a client simulation, experiencing how consulting teams work together to solve challenges and deliver recommendations to senior leaders at the end of the program.
• Build confidence as a communicator through weekly storytelling and presentation sessions, with regular opportunities to practice, receive feedback, and refine your approach.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Curiosity & adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Rising senior undergraduate

Job description

Proxima in Chicago invites ambitious undergraduates to join a summer eight-week internship from June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027. You will work alongside experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical consulting and procurement experience and developing the professional capabilities required for success.

You will receive a structured training program, a dedicated mentor, and exposure to senior leaders, with the opportunity to be offered a full-time Associate Consultant role after