Entry-Level – Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Rotational Program

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a current student for a rotated early-career program in Supply Chain disciplines, offering exposure to purchasing, logistics, and planning. You will collaborate across teams to optimize parts flow, costs, and delivery, while learning AI-enabled tools and contract considerations.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience with suppliers, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional projects in a global automotive context.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Able to work fulltime for the summer (40 hours/week).
• No GM sponsorship required now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Rotate every six months across Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and other areas during the first two years.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to deliver value to customers.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts and services for current and upcoming vehicle models.
• Cultivate cross-functional relationships with suppliers.
• Source key parts, systems, and technologies for GM vehicles and future EV products.
• Balance cost, quality, timing, and innovation with suppliers.
• Plan and support vehicle and propulsion production so plants have the right parts at the right time.
• Use data to manage demand, material changes, and daily supply chain operations.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics from plants to customers.
• Help design packaging, routes, and logistics solutions to reduce cost.
• Contribute to sustainability, supplier resiliency, and value-chain projects.
• Gain exposure to strategy, planning, GM Energy, and new business models.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Complex Negotiations

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Curiosity

Self-Directed Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement/Engineering/Analytics

Tools

Procurement Software

Databases

AI-Enabled Tools

Job description

• Rotate every six months across Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and other business areas as needed during the first two years
• Develop and implement commercial strategies to deliver value to customers
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts and services at competitive costs for current and upcoming vehicle models
• Cultivate cross-functional relationships internally and externally with suppliers
• Source key parts, systems, and technologies for GM vehicles and future EV products
• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance cost, quality, timing, and innovation with suppliers
• Plan and support vehicle and propulsion production so plants have the right parts at the right time
• Use data to manage demand, material changes, and daily supply chain operations
• Support inbound and outbound logistics from parts arriving at plants to vehicles reaching customers
• Help design packaging, routes, and logistics solutions to reduce cost and improve delivery performance
• Contribute to value chain, sustainability, accessories, aftermarket, and supplier resiliency projects
• Gain exposure to strategy, planning, GM Energy, and new business models shaping GM’s supply chain
• Rotational jobs may require domestic or international travel

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Packaging, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems
• Must be graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, and J-1 sponsorship
• Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance (preferred)
• Curiosity and aptitude for learning AI-enabled tools and applying them in a business context (preferred)
• Skills in complex negotiations (preferred)
• Knowledge of contract law and its application to purchasing processes (preferred)
• Knowledge of procurement software and databases (preferred)
• Ability to work globally, independently, and in a self-directed manner (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and Logistics, with a strong focus on developing commercial strategies and managing supplier relationships. Proficient in using data to optimize operations and enhance delivery performance across various business areas.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Software
• Complex Negotiations
• Contract Law Knowledge
• Data Analysis

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Logistics
• Commercial Strategy Development
• Supplier Performance Assessment
• Material Management
• Packaging Design
• Cost Reduction
• AI-Enabled Tools
• Business Analytics

Soft Skills

• Curiosity
• Self-Directed Work
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Production
• EV Products
• Inbound Logistics
• Outbound Logistics
• Sustainability
• Supplier Resiliency
• Global Operations