Purchasing Intern- Summer 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Support Cost-Reduction Initiatives: Assist the purchasing team in identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and analysis of material costs. (MRO and direct purchasing)
• Enhance Supplier Relationship Management: Learn and apply best practices for maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and competitive pricing.
• Develop Knowledge of Automotive Supply Chain: Gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, from RFQs (Request for Quotation) to purchase order management, while understanding industry standards and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability ensure accuracy in data and documentation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and internal teams
• Basic analytical skills and the ability to compare pricing, terms, and supplier information

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma
• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Able to identify issues in supply chain and propose practical solutions
• Able to assist in supplier negotiations and understand cost drivers
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Normal amount of sitting or standing
• Average mobility to move around an office and manufacturing environment
• Able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer