Summer Intern – Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GM is offering a summer internship in Supply Chain and Procurement in Missouri. You will source parts and support logistics for GM vehicles and future EV products, working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance cost, quality, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a related bachelor's degree, available for full-time summer work, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Prior internships and curiosity in AI-enabled tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the listed fields and expected to graduate between December 2027 and August 2029.
• Must be able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Previous purchasing, logistics, or supply chain internship experience preferred.
• Curiosity and aptitude for learning AI-enabled tools preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source key parts, systems, and technologies for GM vehicles and future EV products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance cost, quality, timing, and innovation.
• Plan and support vehicle and propulsion production to ensure plants have the right parts at the right time.
• Use data to manage demand, material changes, and daily supply chain operations.
• Support inbound and outbound logistics from plants to customers.
• Help design packaging, routes, and logistics solutions to reduce cost and improve delivery performance.
• Contribute to value chain, sustainability, aftermarket, and supplier resiliency projects.
• Gain exposure to strategy, planning GM Energy, and new supply chain business models.
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration, networking, volunteering, and team-building activities.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Data Analysis

Packaging Design

Cost Reduction

Procurement

Business Analytics

Production Planning

Material Management

AI‑Enabled Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, Purchasing/Procurement, Business, Industrial/Mechanical/General Engineering, Business Analytics, or MIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

• Source key parts, systems, and technologies for GM vehicles and future EV products
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to balance cost, quality, timing, and innovation
• Plan and support vehicle and propulsion production to ensure plants have the right parts at the right time
• Use data to manage demand, material changes, and daily supply chain operations
• Support inbound and outbound logistics from plants to customers
• Help design packaging, routes, and logistics solutions to reduce cost and improve delivery performance
• Contribute to value chain, sustainability, accessories, aftermarket, and supplier resiliency projects
• Gain exposure to strategy, planning GM Energy, and new supply chain business models
• Participate in cross‑functional collaboration, networking, volunteering, and team‑building activities

Requirements

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2029
• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
• Must not require GM immigration‑related sponsorship now or in the future
• Previous purchasing, logistics, or supply chain internship experience preferred
• Curiosity and aptitude for learning AI‑enabled tools preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint—and Google Workspace preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in supply chain management, logistics planning, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on optimizing cost and delivery performance. Proficient in utilizing data for demand management and familiar with AI‑enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Planning
• Data Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Data Analysis
• Packaging Design
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Procurement
• Business Analytics
• Production Planning
• Material Management
• AI‑Enabled Tools

Soft Skills

• Curiosity
• Team Building
• Networking
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• EV Products
• Supplier Resiliency
• Value Chain
• Sustainability
• Aftermarket

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace