Business Co-Op 2026

Nexteer Automotive; Auburn Hills (DE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive in Auburn Hills is offering a Student Program for high‑potential students to apply classroom learnings in a real‑world setting and gain hands‑on experience within Global Supply Management. The role centers on creating and verifying purchase orders, entering data into Nexteer systems, and supporting GSM processes.

Ideal candidates are full‑time business students with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Attending a 4-year university near Auburn Hills
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student

Responsibilities

• Review and verify purchase orders prior to sending to suppliers
• Create PO reports and daily PO/commodity charts
• Enter and verify data in Nexteer's systems
• Prepare PO requisitions and assist GSM special projects
• Maintain filing and documentation of PO activity

Skills

PO data analysis

PO audits

communication skills

organization & detail

Education

Pursuing BS in business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Student Program at Nexteer Automotive offers high‑potential students meaningful opportunities to apply classroom learning in a professional environment while gaining hands‑on experience and valuable industry exposure. Learn more about our student program and career opportunities at Nexteer by visiting www.nexteer.com/careers.

Job Requisition Introductory Paragraph:

This position will allow the Student to get involved with the mechanics of creating Purchase Orders for our indirect supply base. Position would include verification and population of key data into Nexteer operating systems in order to push purchase orders through the system. The student will be required to pay special attention to GSM processes and procedures and push back on commercial team when necessary. Student may also partake in special projects to assist supervisors or other GSM commercial members.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to use MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis and communication within Global Supply Management
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) for effective contact within Nexteer
• Perform purchase order audits, create purchase order reports, and perform accurate verification of purchase orders
• Organizational skills and attention to detail necessary for most tasks required including filing, report creation, data validation, and other clerical tasks

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Daily review and verification of purchase orders prior to sending to suppliers
• Monthly report of commodity charts
• Purchase order review and approval within system
• Creation, distribution, and review of daily purchase order reports
• Filing of purchase orders and other documentation
• Special projects within GSM as required
• Creation of PO requisitions within Nexteer’s operating systems

Requirements:

• Candidate must be attending a 4-year university local to Auburn Hills
• Candidate must be studying Bachelors in a business-related field
• Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours during Fall and Winter semesters
• Up to 40 in the summer
• Must have cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
• Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters
• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

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