US Internship Program

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

The opportunity

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 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 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

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

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

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.

Your office base will be in Chicago, IL. If successful you will be responsible for your own accommodation during the eight weeks of the internship.