Purchasing Intern: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

valeo; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Purchasing Intern to contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization in a dynamic automotive setting. The role supports RFQ/RFP activities, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet purchasing needs.

You are a student pursuing a Business Degree, with interest in procurement and supply chain, and ready to start ASAP. Part-time during the school year, then full-time in the summer, offering a pathway to grow within a

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a Business Degree or related field.
• Experience or coursework in supplier selection and cost optimization is a plus.
• Familiarity with RFQ/RFP processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation for commodities and services.
• Support contract negotiations, terms, and pricing to ensure cost efficiency.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs and RFPs.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Logistics to define purchasing needs and optimize supply chain.

Skills

Supplier evaluation

RFQs/RFPs

Cost reduction

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Pursuing Business Degree

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Purchasing Intern to contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization in a dynamic automotive setting. The role supports RFQ/RFP activities, supplier evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet purchasing needs.

You are a student pursuing a Business Degree, with interest in procurement and supply chain, and ready to start ASAP. Part-time during the school year, then full-time in the summer, offering a pathway to grow within a