US Procurement Consultant Internship 2026

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 DoReceive a structured training program utilizing case studies that cover procurement knowledge and consultancy skillsGain an understanding of the range of businesses we work for and learn about procurement consultancy from experts in the fieldShadow and aid client teams to identify improvements and cost savings for global brandsLearn how to build client relationships, understand an organization’s needs, and help clients find innovative, cost effective and value-adding supplier solutionsPrepare a relevant presentation on your experience and learnings throughout the internship and present to members of our senior leadershipWhat We OfferA mentor to provide coaching and support throughout the 8-week programA robust training program with hands-on experienceExposure to a range of employees and senior management across the businessThe opportunity to be offered a full-time Associate Consultant role after you graduate, as part of our US Graduate SchemeGreat company cultureWhat We Are Looking ForBe a rising senior at universityGreat problem-solving skillsA proactive, ownership-oriented approach to your workCuriosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and developMotivation to build a long-term consulting career in a growing global firmExcellent written and verbal communication skillsInterview process & timelines:Stage 1: accepting applications between April 13th - April 27thVideo introduction submissionClevry Psychometrics Assessments (Numerical & Verbal Tests)Stage: first stage screening call with recruitment team between the April 27th - May 4thRecruitment team callClevry assessments: Candidate completes Situational judgement test & PersonalityStage 3: formal interview with team starting from May 11thInterview with team and Case study presentationTargeting offers to be extended to successful candidate mid may with the internship starting at the start of July.Who thrives hereYou are:Curious, commercially minded, and eager to learnComfortable working with data and structured problem-solvingConfident engaging with stakeholders and contributing to team deliveryMotivated by real outcomes and hands-on impactExcited to grow with a fast-expanding global consultancyTime 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 8 weeks of the internship.If you believe yourself to be a great fit for this Intern role, please apply!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 recruitment.admin@proximagroup.com