Intern, Purchasing Digital Services - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW of North America offers a Spring/Summer 2027 Intern position in Mountain View, CA, focusing on Purchasing Digital Services. You will support strategic purchasing, contract setup, market research, and the preparation of negotiations and presentations.

The role is hybrid and requires full-time availability during the term. Applicants should be enrolled in a master’s program, have US work authorization, a 3.0 GPA, and at least 60 credits completed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic purchasing processes of the BMW Technology Office USA within the project area of Digital Services.
• Set up contracts with partners (e.g. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, Cooperation Contracts).
• Strategic preparations of negotiations.
• Arranging and preparing partner meetings.
• Conduct market research.
• Preparation of management presentations.
• Organizing and supporting the execution of events.

Skills

English fluency

Team player

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Intern, Purchasing Digital Services – Spring 2027 – Summer 2027

Job Location (Long): Mountain View, California United States

Posting Start Date: 9/1/26

Job Description:

Spring 2027 – Summer 2027 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA

March 8, 2027 – September 3, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Supporting the strategic purchasing processes of the BMW Technology Office USA within the project area of Digital Services.
• Setting up of various contracts with partners (e.g. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, Cooperation Contracts).
• Strategic preparations of negotiations.
• Arranging and preparing partner meetings.
• Conducting market research.
• Preparation of management presentations.
• Organizing and supporting the execution of events.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.
• Prior BMW Group experience.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Field of Study: Business Administration, International Management, Technology or other related fields.
• Business fluent English, German beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Attributes: Conscientious, reliable, responsible, self-motivated, ability to work independently and as a part of a team, outside the box thinking.
• Preference:
  • Experience in SAP.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Mountain View, CA office.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50.

Graduate students: Hourly rate is $40.00.

The selected student's current academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre-employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.