Purchasing Intern- Summer 2026

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

Job summary

Magna International in Plymouth, Michigan is seeking a Purchasing Intern to support the Purchasing department. This role involves identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and gaining hands-on experience in purchasing processes.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and be currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. Join us at Magna, where diversity is valued and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure accuracy in data and documentation.
• Experience in vendor interaction and team communication.
• Analytical skills for pricing and supplier comparison.

Responsibilities

• Assist purchasing team in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Learn best practices for supplier relationship management.
• Gain experience in procurement processes from RFQs to purchase orders.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Basic analytical skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Position Overview: The 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 environment.

Essential 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 to purchase order management, while understanding industry standards and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to 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.

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.