Purchasing Intern: Data, SAP & Cost-Optimization

Faurecia South Africa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia invites applications for a year-round Purchasing Intern position at its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, starting January 2027. The intern will support the Purchasing Manager with data processing, PO entry in SAP, and monthly reporting, while gaining exposure to Faurecia technologies and manufacturing methods through plant visits and supplier trips.

Responsibilities include data gathering for audits, assisting in admin activities, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in Business (Finance or Accounting concentration).
• Minimum GPA: 2.8.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 24 hours during the school week.

Responsibilities

• Process data and maintain records.
• Enter purchase orders into SAP.
• Run monthly reports for management reviews.
• Gather data for audits.
• Support general purchasing commercial administrative activities.
• Participate in activities to support Engineering Change Requests and productivity activities in close relationship with commodities.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas in business efficiency and cost reduction.
• Support on workshop organization.
• Capitalizes on knowledge and shares best practices across organization and within the site.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and team skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Ex

Strong analytical skills

Proficient level of English

Education

Working toward a degree in Business (Finance or Accounting concentration)

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tools

SAP

Job description

Forvia invites applications for a year-round Purchasing Intern position at its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, starting January 2027. The intern will support the Purchasing Manager with data processing, PO entry in SAP, and monthly reporting, while gaining exposure to Faurecia technologies and manufacturing methods through plant visits and supplier trips.

Responsibilities include data gathering for audits, assisting in admin activities, and contributing ideas for continuous improvement