Supply Chain Intern
BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, MIFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Project managementExcelPower BIData analysisMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- Operations
- Work
- On-site in Auburn Hills · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel41%Data analysis21%Project management19%Power BI13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This position involves supporting the Global Commodity and Global Advance Purchasing functions within a fast-moving, highly collaborative, global team. The role requires an individual who can work independently, possesses strong program and time management skills, and can utilize data to drive solutions. Interaction with various Reporting Units, cross-functional teams, and supplier representatives is expected, necessitating an interest and capability in policy and process understanding, along with strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions for projects or programs.
- Track, project manage, and provide analytical analysis for responsible projects.
- Submit RFIs on select projects and obtain/track supplier feedback.
- Assist with or co-lead special projects related to continuous improvement for assigned parts/segments.
- Conduct market testing to identify suppliers for resourcing activities.
- Perform preliminary supplier vetting (contact information, questionnaires, NDAs, etc.).
- Conduct cost breakdown analysis between different suppliers for negotiation.
- Generate benchmark information, updates, and summaries for best practices/lessons learned.
- Support and execute activities under relevant commodities, ensuring business alignment.
- Complete other Global Commodity related assignments as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be able to work 20-30 hours per week.
- Proficient in MS Office and data analytics (e.g., Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI).
- Ability to travel at least 5% of the time.
Qualifications
- Detail-oriented with good inter-personal and organizational/prioritization skills.
- Process-oriented (follow-through, responsiveness, sense of urgency).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong attention to detail, planning/organization skills, and follow-up.
- Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering degree focuses are preferred.
- Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior year students are preferred.
- Previous experience in purchasing and supply chain within the automotive industry is a plus.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.