Purchasing Co-Op 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Support Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) with global data collection, validation, and analysis to inform sourcing and negotiation activities.
• Aid in RFI/RFQ events by gathering quotations, consolidating technical responses, and preparing clear comparison summaries.
• Prepare and organize negotiation and contract documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, operations) to support commodity initiatives such as cost reduction, P2P improvements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to supplier performance reviews, including assessments, QBR preparation, and follow-up on open items with suppliers and regional teams.
• Support procurement benchmarking efforts and help implement best practices to improve efficiency and standardization.
• Maintain awareness of supply market trends and support forecasting and specification aggregation for strategic planning.
• Assist with contingency planning and communication during supply disruptions (e.g., semiconductor-related events).
• Identify and help optimize manual or repetitive processes by improving data workflows, reporting formats, and tools used by the commodity team.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Engineering, Business, or other relevant fields.
• Candidate must be able to work onsite in Auburn Hills, MI.
• Able to work 20–32 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters while maintaining full-time student status (12+ credits for undergraduates; program requirements for graduate students).
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Products (Office 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project).
• Candidate must have a result-driven mindset in a complex environment.
• Candidate must have the right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship.