Indirect Procurement Intern

Tenneco • Northville, MI

7d

About The Position

Tenneco has an exciting opportunity for an Indirect Procurement Intern to join the Global Corporate Services team. The team is looking for an intern to support savings goals and strategic development through data analysis, RFx administration, entry level contracting and more. With a desire to develop procurement skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset, you will help the team with organizational velocity and tenacious execution so we can all win together!

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze data and generate insights.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self starter with initiative and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes.
• Competency in continuous improvement and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Contracting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, distributing, and evaluating RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Help consolidate supplier responses and prepare summary materials for category managers.
• Analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities and purchasing patterns.
• Support the creation of dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, or similar) to track procurement KPIs.
• Compare suppliers based on cost, quality, service levels, and sustainability.
• Help prepare contract drafts, amendments, and renewals under supervision.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, contract records, and vendor files.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement workflows.
• Contribute to cost analysis and savings calculations.
• Support category managers in sourcing strategies, benchmarking, and negotiations.
• Help coordinate procurement-related projects and timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern