UK Associate Consultant Graduate Programme

Unlock your Potential at Proxima!

Are you enthusiastic and self-motivated? Are you seeking a challenging and supportive environment to progress your career? The dynamic world of Procurement consulting might be the place for you! Proxima, part of the global strategy firm Bain & Company, is searching for bright minds to join our Autumn 2026 Associate Consultant Programme.

Why Proxima?

We help the world’s largest organisations deliver purposeful and profitable change, from cost savings to reducing carbon in supply chains and supporting their digitalisation journey. Good procurement has never been so important in a turbulent and unpredictable market.

As part of the global leader Bain & Company, Proxima is an award-winning management consultancy specialising in procurement and supply chain . With vibrant offices in London, Leeds, Cardiff, Düsseldorf, Chicago, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Melbourne , we offer a dynamic hybrid working model that blends time on client sites, at home, and in your local office.

What you’ll do:

Be prepared to dive into hands-on client work and collaborate with iconic global brands. Our programme combines real-life case studies with formal training, ensuring you feel supported and guided while providing the autonomy to grow.

You will work with our teams to drive quality and pace through projects, find meaning in client data, develop market engagement material, analyse carbon emissions, transform procurement functions, and much more.

Your office base will be your choice between London, Cardiff or Düsseldorf .

Who you are:

• An excellent verbal and written communicator
• Critical, creative thinker, intellectually curious with a desire to solve problems
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organised
• A collaborative thinker who enjoys working as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A 2:1 (or predicted), preferably in an analytical bachelor’s degree such as Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Science, Business, or Economics; however, we remain open to applicants from all disciplines
• EU Passport desirable but not required

Perks available:

• Competitive salary
• Career progression supported by continuous training and opportunities for growth
• Career coach and mentorship program
• Hybrid working model
• 25 days annual leave with options to buy additional days, plus Bank Holidays
• Wellbeing package inc. Private Health cover, subsidised gym membership, and more
• International travel and exposure to the world’s most exciting businesses
• A people-led, inclusive, and encouraging company culture

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of Proxima’s exciting journey!

Applicants will be notified by 5th Dec on the status of their application

Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a fun and inclusive company, combining a fast paced professional environment with a flat structure. Our culture is collaborative and open, where we welcome and support each other’s professional growth. You have the ability to shape and quickly grow your career at Proxima, and we actively progress and promote our people throughout the year. Our people are the driving force of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, with an Employee Profit Share bonus and numerous benefits. We also offer flexible working and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.