US Procurement Consultant Internship 2026
Job Overview
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 have a great opportunity for consultants of the future to join our team in Chicago on a summer internship. During this 8-week summer internship, July 7th – August 28th, you will provide support to our consulting teams and work directly with clients while gaining the knowledge on how to become a successful consultant.
What You’ll Do
Receive a structured training program utilizing case studies that cover 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
Learn how to build client relationships, understand an organization’s needs, and help clients find innovative, cost effective and value-adding supplier solutions
Prepare a relevant presentation on your experience and learnings throughout the internship and present to members of our senior leadership
What We Offer
A mentor to provide coaching and support throughout the 8-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, as part of our US Graduate Scheme
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 career in a growing global firm
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interview process & timelines:
Stage 1: accepting applications between April 13th - April 27th
Video introduction submission
Clevry Psychometrics Assessments (Numerical & Verbal Tests)
Stage: first stage screening call with recruitment team between the April 27th - May 4th
Recruitment team call
Clevry assessments: Candidate completes Situational judgement test & Personality
Stage 3: formal interview with team starting from May 11th
Interview with team and Case study presentation
Targeting offers to be extended to successful candidate mid may with the internship starting at the start of July.
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.
If you believe yourself to be a great fit for this Intern role, please apply!
Your office base will be in Chicago, IL. If successful you will be responsible for your own accommodation during the 8 weeks of the internship.
Proxima is an equal opportunities employer, and we actively promote an environment that harnesses diversity in the workplace. In particular, we will ensure that no one is disadvantaged, favored, harassed or excluded due to their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. For more information, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]