Purchasing Intern (Year-Round)

Valeo · Auburn Hills, MI · 3 wk ago

PurchasingInternship

About the role

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo! As a Purchasing Intern, you will contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization efforts within a dynamic automotive environment.

Schedule

Seeking an intern who is available to start as soon as possible and work year-round on a part-time basis throughout the school year pending class schedule, then full-time throughout the summer.

Responsibilities

Assist in the selection, qualification, and evaluation of suppliers for various commodities and services.
Support the negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to ensure competitive advantage and cost efficiency.
Prepare and analyze RFQs (Request for Quotation) and RFPs (Request for Proposal).
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Production, Logistics) to define purchasing needs and optimize supply chain processes.
Maintain and update purchasing databases and systems with accurate supplier and pricing information.
Participate in cost reduction projects and value analysis initiatives.
Support the implementation of purchasing strategies and policies.
Generate reports and provide analysis on purchasing activities, market trends, and supplier performance.

Requirements

Currently a student enrolled in courses working toward a Business Degree or related field.

About Valeo

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs.

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talents. More than 100,000 employees across the globe.