Global Purchasing & Supply Chain MBA Intern

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an MBA candidate for a summer role in Global Purchasing & Supply Chain. You will work on high-visibility projects to source, buy, build and move materials at scale, driving analytics, automation and digital transformation.

Ideal candidates analyze complex problems, translate findings into actionable plans, and collaborate with multiple functions to deliver solutions that improve efficiency and supplier resilience.

Qualifications

• MBA candidate enrolled in program
• Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
• 2–5 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, technology, consulting, or business strategy
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer months
• Ability to analyze complex business problems and synthesize information into recommendations
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience improving business processes through analytics, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, automation, systems integration, or digital transformation
• Experience with purchasing, strategic sourcing, RFx or bid packages, supplier management, benchmarking, cost analysis, or contract strategy
• Familiarity with supplier risk, resiliency, planning, or mapping
• Exposure to AI, robotics, IoT, RPA, workflow automation, analytics platforms
• MBA concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy, Analytics, Finance, or related field preferred
• Familiarity with tariff/USMCA considerations, sustainability KPIs, or automotive/manufacturing value chains
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Workspace a plus
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business problems, data, workflows and operational information to identify risks and inefficiencies
• Translate findings into recommendations, business cases, implementation plans and decision materials
• Support purchasing, sourcing, supply chain and operational strategies
• Conduct market, supplier, benchmarking and cost analyses
• Evaluate suppliers, processes, tools, and technology solutions
• Support development, testing and implementation of analytics, automation, AI-enabled and digital solutions
• Collaborate with multiple teams including Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, IT, Legal and more
• Present insights and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders
• Manage priorities, communicate progress and deliver results independently

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Analytics Platforms

AI

Robotics

IoT

RPA

Workflow Automation

Job description

• Work within Global Purchasing & Supply Chain on a high-visibility strategic project tied to real business needs


• Help GM source, buy, build, and move materials at scale


• Support supply chain automation, strategic purchasing, advanced analytics, risk sensing, demand and supply planning, supplier resiliency, process improvement, or digital transformation


• Analyze complex business problems, data, workflows, and operational information to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities


• Translate findings into recommendations, business cases, implementation plans, and decision materials


• Support purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, and operational strategies


• Conduct market, supplier, benchmarking, and cost analyses


• Evaluate suppliers, processes, tools, and technology solutions


• Support development, testing, and implementation of analytics, automation, AI-enabled, and digital solutions


• Collaborate with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, Supplier Quality, Customer Care & Aftersales, Command Centers, suppliers, and other partners


• Present insights and recommendations to leaders and stakeholders


• Manage priorities, communicate progress, and deliver results independently

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program


• Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2028


• Two to five years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, technology, consulting, or business strategy


• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer months


• Ability to analyze complex business problems and synthesize information from multiple data sources into clear recommendations


• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills


• Experience improving business processes through analytics, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, automation, systems integration, or digital transformation


• Experience or exposure to purchasing, strategic sourcing, RFx or bid packages, supplier management, supplier development, benchmarking, cost analysis, or contract strategy


• Familiarity with supplier risk, supplier resiliency, supplier performance, logistics, demand and supply planning, or supply chain mapping


• Exposure to AI, robotics, IoT, RPA, workflow automation, analytics platforms, or other technology-enabled operations


• MBA concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy, Analytics, Finance, or a related field is preferred


• Familiarity with tariff/USMCA considerations, sustainability KPIs, or complex automotive and manufacturing value chains


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with Google Workspace is a plus


• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or other immigration support

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities to evaluate complex business problems and synthesize data into actionable recommendations. Proficient in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and process improvement methodologies, with a focus on digital transformation and automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management


• Strategic Sourcing


• Process Improvement


• Data Analysis


• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Procurement


• Cost Analysis


• Lean/Six Sigma


• Process Mapping


• Digital Transformation


• Supplier Management


• RFx


• Analytics


• Automation


• Business Strategy

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Prioritization


• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• MBA

Industry Keywords

• Supplier Risk


• Supplier Resiliency


• Demand Planning


• Supply Chain Mapping


• Tariff/USMCA Considerations


• Sustainability KPIs


• Automotive Value Chains


• Manufacturing Value Chains

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Google Workspace


• Analytics Platforms


• AI


• Robotics


• IoT


• RPA


• Workflow Automation