Purchasing Intern
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support purchasing / category buyers on development of a global sub-category database to be used for identifying cost savings opportunities (negotiation, dual sourcing, VAVE, etc)
- Supplier names, mfg location, pricing, volumes, and key design information: raw material type, weight, dimensions, others
- Cross-functional engagement with global buyers, engineering, supplier quality, and suppliers
- Reading and interpreting drawings and technical data sheets
- Sub-category part segmentation into similar families based on alignment with engineering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be currently enrolled in school and have finished their freshman year by the start of the internship program.
- Familiar with Microsoft products.
- Able to be on-site minimum of 3 days a week (up to 5) at our facilities in Novi, Michigan
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or similar field
- Advanced use and knowledge of MS Excel
- Strong communication skills