Purchasing Intern: Data, Savings & Supplier Support

Faurecia; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

FORVIA seeks a Purchasing Intern at our Columbus, IN location to support the Tooling, Equipment and Prototype purchasing team. You will assist with data gathering, reporting, and supplier communications while gaining hands-on experience in a global automotive supply chain.

As a part-time, year-round student, you will work 20–25 hours weekly, contribute to cost reduction efforts, and participate in team meetings to learn how procurement drives efficiency and value across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week, year round.
• International mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly reports and gather data for audits.
• Classify tariffs daily and process SGS/t&E orders.
• Support purchasing administrative activities and supplier communications.
• Create spend and savings reports for the team.
• Identify gaps between supplier targets and performance.
• Propose continuous improvement ideas for cost reductions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Analytical skills

International mindset

Education

Full-time student

Enrolled at accredited university

Finance

Accounting

Supply Chain Management

GPA 2.8

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FORVIA seeks a Purchasing Intern at our Columbus, IN location to support the Tooling, Equipment and Prototype purchasing team. You will assist with data gathering, reporting, and supplier communications while gaining hands-on experience in a global automotive supply chain.

As a part-time, year-round student, you will work 20–25 hours weekly, contribute to cost reduction efforts, and participate in team meetings to learn how procurement drives efficiency and value across the organization.