Internship Program - (Summer 2027) - On-site

Wgaesf; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor coaching

Structured training program

Client exposure

Potential full-time role after you gra

Great company culture

Job summary

Proxima, a Chicago-based procurement consultancy, invites ambitious students for an eight-week Summer Internship from June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027. You will work with experienced consultants on client projects, building procurement and professional capabilities for success.

You’ll receive mentoring, hands-on training, and exposure to senior leaders, with the potential to be offered a full-time Associate Consultant role after graduation. Great culture and teamwork await.

Qualifications

• Rising university senior status required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proactive, ownership-oriented approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in consulting and procurement careers.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive a structured training program covering procurement knowledge and consultancy skills.
• Learn about the range of businesses we work for and procurement consultancy insights.
• Shadow and assist client teams to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with interns on a client simulation and present recommendations to leaders.
• Build communication skills through storytelling and weekly sessions with feedback.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Curiosity

Communication skills

Data-driven

Education

Rising university senior

Job description

The opportunityAt 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 are seeking aspiring consultants to join our Chicago team for an eight-week Summer Internship from June 7, 2027, to August 6, 2027. During the program, you will work alongside experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical consulting and procurement experience and developing the professional capabilities required for success.

What We Offer

• In addition to support from the program lead and your client team, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will provide coaching, guidance, and support throughout the eight-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
• Great company culture

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.

Job Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications

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 and procurement career in a growing global firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills