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

Nissan Motor Corporation • Farmington Hills, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Nissan is seeking an Exterior Trim Purchasing Intern to join the Exterior Trim NPO team in Farmington Hills, Michigan, for a full-time, 12-week summer 2027 program. The team sources and manages exterior vehicle components, including grilles, fascias, moldings, emblems, labels, and other trim parts, working with suppliers and internal engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to support competitive sourcing, successful launches, and on-time delivery.

The intern will gain hands-on experience in purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain activities that affect Nissan vehicle programs. The role provides opportunities to develop analytical, communication, negotiation, and project management skills, and to learn about the automotive industry and vehicle development process. Work is onsite at NTCNA in Farmington Hills, MI.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Purchasing, Finance, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Be entering Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above; an official or unofficial transcript must be provided during the application process for verification.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and support business decisions.
• Be comfortable working with spreadsheets, reports, and basic financial or cost analysis.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to track timelines, action items, and project milestones.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Be able to perform work onsite at NTCNA in Farmington Hills, MI.
• 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 and quotation 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 help keep sourcing activities on schedule.
• Coordinate supplier and internal stakeholder follow-up actions to support successful program execution.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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