Intern - Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

Troy, Michigan, United States — thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions USA


Type of contract:Part-time, Permanent
Experience level:Internship (Students)
Remote work:Not available
Job field:Supply Chain
Salary range:$20 – $22 per hour
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/10/26
Job number:US_RS_08648
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We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Intern – Purchasing & Supply Chain Management position within our team. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in supplier management, procurement processes, and operational tasks, offering a comprehensive introduction to the supply chain function.

Job Purpose: The Intern will support the Purchasing and Supply Chain team in supplier management, procurement processes, and operational tasks. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and purchase order administration while ensuring compliance with company policies and timelines.

This internship is for 6 months with the possibility of an extension. Minimum of 4 hours per day in the Troy office - with an option for up to 6 hours a day if desired. The compensation range is $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Supplier Management & Communication

  • Conduct potential supplier searches (minimum 5-6 suppliers per week).
  • Initiate and maintain contact with suppliers via email and website inquiries.
  • Follow up with suppliers through calls and emails (5–6 suppliers per week).
  • Coordinate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process:
    • Send NDA documents via DocuSign and follow up for completion.
    • Manage NDA modifications (liaise with legal team, review comments, provide feedback, finalize versions).

Quotation & Comparison

  • Request quotes from multiple suppliers (3 scopes per week).
  • Follow up on quotes and communicate status to internal stakeholders.

Procurement & Purchase Orders

  • Create purchase orders (average 5-6 orders/week)
  • Print, convert to PDF, rename files, and organize in designated folders.
  • Send purchase orders to suppliers (verify accuracy, use templates, confirm contacts).
  • Manage PO modifications (e.g., incorrect price / delivery address).
  • Track delivery status and follow up with suppliers.

Onboarding & Compliance

  • Engage with PRONET platform for onboarding suppliers.
  • Support supplier onboarding and clarify requirements (5-6 suppliers/week).

Logistics & Shipment Coordination

  • Prepare UPS labels for shipments.
  • Monitor shipments based on plan provided

Financial & Administrative Tasks

  • Download invoices & prepare credit reports in excel (monthly).

Your profile

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.Basic understanding of procurement and supply chain concepts (training will be provided).
  • Knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience of VLOOKUP preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (email and phone).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
  • Basic experience in SAP (not mandatory)

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Team collaboration and adaptability.
  • Initiative and willingness to learn.
  • Accountability

Benefits of the Role:

  • Exposure to end-to-end procurement and supply chain processes.
  • Hands-on experience with supplier management and contract negotiations.
  • Opportunity to work with global vendors and cross-functional teams.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

Our Automotive Body Solution business is a dedicated local line builder specializing in small-scale projects with a focus on precision and quality. Our expertise encompasses Brownfield Body-in-White (BIW) Automation Lines, offering comprehensive services from design and simulation to manufacturing, installation, and programming. Our capabilities extend to robot and PLC programming, virtual commissioning, and quality improvement, all managed through meticulous project oversight. In addition, we provide specialized labor, including hemming expertise in roller and table top hemming, as well as prototype equipment for BIW and forming dies. With a strong foundation in consulting, we assist with BIW process optimization and forming die expertise. Our Greenfield BIW services further highlight our versatility and commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in the automotive industry.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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