Procurement Consulting Intern — Chicago Summer 2027

Proxima; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Structured training

Networking exposure

Potential full-time role

Great culture

Job summary

Proxima is inviting rising seniors to join its Chicago team for an eight-week Summer Internship, running June 7 to August 6, 2027. You will work alongside experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical procurement and consulting experience and developing the capabilities needed for success.

You will participate in a structured training program, be paired with a mentor, and have exposure to senior leaders.

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.
• Motivation to build a long-term consulting and procurement career in a growing global firm.
• 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

Communication skills

Education

Rising senior in university

Job description

Proxima is inviting rising seniors to join its Chicago team for an eight-week Summer Internship, running June 7 to August 6, 2027. You will work alongside experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical procurement and consulting experience and developing the capabilities needed for success.

You will participate in a structured training program, be paired with a mentor, and have exposure to senior leaders.