About this role
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
Process:
· Submit your application with video submission
· Screening call with TA team
· Virtual Interview with consulting team
· Q&A conversation with Associate Consultant
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.