Global Commodity Intern

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

BorgWarner in Auburn Hills, MI is offering a Global Commodity Intern – TTT (Year-round). You will support the Global Commodity function for Electrical/Hybrid vehicles, work in a fast-moving, collaborative team, and gain hands-on experience with suppliers, data analysis, and project management.

The role requires current enrollment in a college; onsite presence three days per week; 20–30 hours weekly; start as early as May 2026; pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is

Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school.
• Able to report onsite at least three days to our Auburn Hills Campus.
• Able to start as early as May 2026.
• Able to work 20–30 hours per week.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (preferred).
• Sophomore or Junior standing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions for projects or programs.
• Track, project management and provide and analytical analysis for responsible projects.
• Submission of RFIs on select projects and obtaining and tracking suppliers’ feedback.
• Assist with and/or co-lead special projects related to continuous improvement to the assigned parts/ segment of responsibility.
• Market test to identify suppliers for resourcing activities.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of suppliers (contact information, questionnaire, NDA's, etc.).
• Cost breakdown analysis between different suppliers for negotiation.
• Benchmark information, updates & summaries for best-practice/lessons-learned.
• Support and execute activities under relevant commodities, ensuring business alignment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Sophomore or Junior standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Global Commodity Intern – TTT (Year-round)

Location Auburn Hills, Michigan

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for supporting the diverse needs of our Global Commodity function supporting Electrical/Hybrid vehicles Business. We are a fast moving, highly collaborative, global team. We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a team environmental as well as independently. Who has strong program management and time management skills and who looks at data as a mean to tell a story or drive solutions. You may interact with different regional and global Reporting Units, cross-functional teams and supplier representatives, so an interest and capability for policy and process understanding as well as strong communication skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions for projects or programs.
• Track, project management and provide and analytical analysis for responsible projects.
• Submission of RFI's on select projects and obtaining and tracking suppliers’ feedback.
• Assist with and/or co-lead special projects related to continuous improvement to the assigned parts/ segment of responsibility.
• Market test to identify suppliers for resourcing activities.
• Conduct preliminary vetting of suppliers (contact information, questionnaire, NDA's, etc.).
• Cost breakdown analysis between different suppliers for negotiation.
• Benchmark information, updates & summaries for best-practice/lessons-learned.
• Support and execute activities under relevant commodities, ensuring business alignment.

What We’re Looking For

• Current full-time enrollment in an accredited college, university, vocational/trade school
• Ability to report onsite at least three days to our Auburn Hills Campus
• Ability to start as early as May 2026

Education and Experience

• Able to work 20–30 hours per week
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (preferred)
• Sophomore or Junior standing (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Process‑oriented with strong follow‑through, responsiveness, and a sense of urgency
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail with strong planning and organizational capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic data analytics tools (e.g., Excel)

Position Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Continuous Learning
• Active Listening
• Learning Agility
• Self‑Awareness
• Decision Quality
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Creativity
• Process Management

What We Believe

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Contact & Further Information

For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com