Student Intern - Purchasing

Job description

Position Title

Student Intern - Purchasing

Function

Purchasing

Site / Location of Position

US - Farmington Hills, MI

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, HQ and Regions (NMC)

Posting Description

Innovation that excites. It's the inspiration for everything we do. For Nissan, it means rethinking the ordinary, pushing the boundaries, exceeding expectations, and anticipating the needs of an ever-changing planet. Every Nissan and Infiniti vehicle is a result of this passionate mindset, yet with a practical side that reflects the times. This means driving enjoyment rooted in the highest standard of engineering and quality, and fresh, modern design matched by manufacturing excellence. The same philosophy also drives our look to the future, through low emissions, better fuel economy and emerging role of all-electric vehicles. All dedicated to innovative solutions, for different - and better - ways to do things.

At Nissan North America , we are dedicated to achieving key priorities including strengthening our brand power, increasing sales power, enhancing quality, optimizing zero-emission leadership, accelerating business expansion, and reducing cost.

We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. We invite you to discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

We are looking for self-motivated students who want to challenge themselves, test their skills, develop their talents, and discover their full potential. The Nissan Intern Program is an integral component and the first step of our commitment to our employees' long- term personal and professional development.

All Nissan internships will offer students the ability to apply classroom studies while networking with professionals and gaining valuable experience. The Summer Intern Program will be 12 weeks long and offer competitive pay and an opportunity to discuss your project with top executives.

Project Description:
This intern position supports Purchasing efforts. The function of this job is to determine supplier for quality award, identifying where supplier improvements need to be made, and information source to support RNPO Performance Reviews.

Project Focus may include


·  Conduct the annual quality survey for raw materials.

·  Work with Buyers to create supplier panel including market research into vendor mapping.

·  Centralized aluminum program.

Qualifications:

·  Must be able to function autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited direct supervision and be able to provide clear recommendations and feedback.

·  Project management skills are required.

·  Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·  Must be comfortable presenting findings and presenting to Management relative to the assignments given.

·  Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.


·  Good verbal and written communication skills.

·  Self-motivated and work well with people.

·  Strong character and work ethic.

Day or regional travel may be required.

Education:


·  Must be currently enrolled in school; Sophomore level or above

·  Business or Engineering related 4 year degree required

·  Minimum 3.0 GPA