Supplier Management Intern (Spring 2027)

BMW Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Supplier Management Intern for Spring 2027. The role supports Operational Leads and Supplier Management Specialists with KPI reporting, SAP data processing, and BI visualization efforts, while encouraging student-driven ideas and collaboration.

The intern will create reports and dashboards using Office tools and Power BI, assist with supplier onboarding, and participate in process improvements within the VPS framework.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher (overall).
• Active student status at a US-accredited four-year college.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours by application.
• Ability to work full-time on-site (40 hours/week).
• Must attach an unofficial transcript.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before start.
• Work term dates: January 11 – May 14, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Leads and Supplier Management Specialists with projects.
• Run daily/weekly KPI reports and perform data processing in SAP.
• Create/update macros and perform data mining using data lake tools.
• Develop visuals using BI platforms (Power BI).
• Assist with supplier management and inventory purchasing processes.
• Collaborate with teams to improve VPS-based tasks.

Skills

Data visualization

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Office tools

Project support

Education

Business

International Business

Marketing

Business Administration

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Macros

Job description

Supply Chain Management Spartanburg, SC 12.08.2026

Supplier Management Intern (Spring 2027)

A good student experience is never hands-off. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment where students actively engage in practical experiences throughout their time with us. From the beginning, students are entrusted with specific responsibilities, ensuring they play a significant role in their learning journey. As valued team members, students are also encouraged to share and implement their own ideas, enhancing both their personal growth and the collective success of the team.

Description:

This role is responsible for supporting Operational Leads and Supplier Management Specialists with projects, reporting and additional tasks to include KPI reporting, conducting data processing in SAP, and other business-related tasks. IE. Running daily/weekly reports, updating and creating macros, assisting with data mining activities using data lake software, and visualization efforts using various business intelligence (BI and data visualization software platforms). Working in various teams within the department to improve processes using VPS to simplify and potentially automate tasks to improve the duties of the Supplier Management Team.

The Qualified Intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

• Process Improvements as described in VPS Department activities.
• Plant Runout activities to include data visualization and assistance in creation of files and macros to facilitate the purchase of inventory from BMW process partners.
• Proficient in creating reports, charts, and presentations using Microsoft office tools. (Word/Excel/Power Point/Power BI Etc.)
• Assisting in managing, tracking, and KPI monitoring of transportation service providers for all domestic and international routes.
• Launching and onboarding of new supplier process alignment with Central Competence.
• Being a part of the BMW Supply chain by material planning and managing suppliers.
• Teamwork: Self initiative, proactive, assertiveness, possess good communication skills, including the ability to collaborate, and network with others.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Degrees: Business, International Business, Marketing, Business Administration and Industrial Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of automotive industry and project management.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively create reports, charts, and presentations with Office tools.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major.
• Have enrolled student status at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
• Completed at least 30 credit hours at time of application.
• Ability to work full time on-site (40 hours/week)
• Transfer students must have a GPA from current university
• MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
• Complete and pass a substance abuse test before the work term.
• THE WORK TERM DATES ARE January 11th – May 14th 2027

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Internship

Full-time

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC