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Proxima Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career progression

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work

Exposure to clients

Job summary

Proxima is seeking aspiring consultants for an eight-week Summer Internship in Chicago, June 7, 2027 to August 6, 2027. You will work with experienced consultants on client projects, gaining practical procurement and consultancy experience.

Through a structured training program, you will learn procurement knowledge, observe best practices, and contribute to cost-improvement simulations, while enjoying a collaborative culture and exposure to global brands.

Responsibilities

• Receive a structured training program covering procurement knowledge and consultancy skills
• Shadow and aid client teams to identify improvements and cost savings
• Collaborate with other interns on a client simulation and present recommendations to senior leaders

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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

WHY JOIN PROXIMA?

A bold, collaborative culture

Our culture is one of our greatest strengths. We are inclusive, supportive, and ambitious, with a flat structure that encourages collaboration and early responsibility. You will join a friendly, open, and high-performing team.

A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

We are committed to being a responsible business, with a strong focus on wellbeing, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we invest in their growth and development.

Growth, learning & opportunity

You will benefit from continuous training and development, clear career progression, and exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. As a fast-expanding global company, Proxima offers meaningful opportunities to shape both your career and the future of the firm.

What we offer:

• Continuous training and development
• Clear career progression
• Competitive compensation and generous PTO
• Flexible hybrid working
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Global opportunities and great office locations
• A strong, people-centred company culture