Strategic Purchasing Intern (Year-Round)

Valeo; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo, a global automotive supplier in Auburn Hills, MI, offers a year-round Purchasing Intern position. You will contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization in a dynamic automotive environment.

The role supports RFQ/RFP processes and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Production, and Logistics. This part-time trainee internship provides exposure to purchasing databases, policy implementation, and ongoing cost-reduction projects while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a Business degree or related field.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and supplier evaluation.
• Willingness to learn and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation for various commodities and services.
• Support contract negotiations, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs and RFPs; monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

RFQ/RFP analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchasing databases

Education

Pursuing Business degree or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing software

Job description

Valeo, a global automotive supplier in Auburn Hills, MI, offers a year-round Purchasing Intern position. You will contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization in a dynamic automotive environment.

The role supports RFQ/RFP processes and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Production, and Logistics. This part-time trainee internship provides exposure to purchasing databases, policy implementation, and ongoing cost-reduction projects while