Exterior Trim Purchasing Intern - Summer 2027 - Farmington Hills, MI

Nissan • Farmington Hills, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Nissan is seeking an Exterior Trim Purchasing Intern to join its Exterior Trim NPO team in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The team sources and manages vehicle exterior components such as grilles, fascias, moldings, emblems, labels, and other trim parts, working with suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams. The intern will gain hands-on experience with purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain activities that affect Nissan vehicle programs, while developing analytical, communication, negotiation, and project management skills and learning about the automotive industry and vehicle development process.

This is a full-time, 12-week summer internship program. The position is performed onsite at NTCNA in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Purchasing, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Entering junior or senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and support business decisions.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, reports, and basic financial or cost analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to track timelines, action items, and project milestones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; an official or unofficial transcript must be provided during the application process for verification.
• Ability to work onsite at NTCNA in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze supplier quotations and commercial proposals to support sourcing activities.
• Compare supplier pricing, tooling investments, and sourcing options to support business decisions.
• Assist in preparing sourcing recommendations, cost analyses, and supplier comparison summaries.
• Track supplier quality, delivery, capacity, and commercial performance metrics and support supplier risk assessments.
• Monitor milestones for new vehicle launches and engineering changes to keep sourcing activities on schedule.
• Coordinate follow-up actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support successful program execution.

Benefits

• Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities to connect with colleagues from similar and diverse backgrounds.
• Professional training and development through Nissan innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms, and leadership development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed