Purchasing Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A global mobility technology company is seeking a Purchasing Intern to support cost-reduction initiatives and enhance supplier relationships. This role provides hands-on experience in procurement processes, vendor management, and contract management within a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate is pursuing a relevant degree and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. A high school diploma is also required. This is a great opportunity for growth in the automotive supply chain industry.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for accurate data documentation.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills for vendor interaction.
• Basic analytical skills to compare supplier pricing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities through negotiations.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Gain hands-on experience in procurement processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic analytical skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma

Job description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## ## **Group Summary:**Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.**Job Responsibilities:**Position OverviewThe Purchasing Intern supports the Purchasing department by assisting with identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and analysis of material costs. (MRO and direct purchasing). This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and will gain exposure to purchasing processes, vendor relationships, contract management, and organizational purchasing systems within a manufacturing environmentEssential Duties and Responsibilities:* **Support Cost-Reduction Initiatives:**Assist the purchasing team in identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and analysis of material costs. (MRO and direct purchasing)* **Enhance Supplier Relationship Management:**Learn and apply best practices for maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and competitive pricing.* **Develop Knowledge of Automotive Supply Chain:**Gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, from RFQs (Request for Quotation) to purchase order management, while understanding industry standards and compliance requirementsQualifications:* Strong attention to detail with the ability ensure accuracy in data and documentation* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and internal teams.* Basic analytical skills and the ability to compare pricing, terms, and supplier information.Education / Experience* High School Diploma* Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.Special Knowledge / Skills:* Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), ability to identify issues in supply chain and propose practical solutions, ability to assist in supplier negotiations and understand cost drivers.* Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)Physical Demands / Work Environment:* Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office and manufacturing environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.## **Notice regarding the use of AI:**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.## ## **Worker Type:**Student / Co-Op## ## **Group:**Magna Corporate