Internship Program

The opportunityAt 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 DoReceive a structured training program that covers 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 brandsCollaborate 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 programBuild confidence as a communicator through weekly storytelling and presentation sessions, with regular opportunities to practice, receive feedback, and refine your approachWhat We OfferIn 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 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 graduateGreat 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 and procurement career in a growing global firmExcellent 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 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 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.