Purchasing Center of Excellence Student

Magna International•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Purchasing Co‑Op supports the Purchasing Center of Excellence (CoE) team in data analysis, supplier management, and process improvements. This role provides hands-on experience across purchasing systems, supplier risk management, automation initiatives, and global collaboration, while contributing to reporting and strategic projects.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Interest in purchasing, supply chain, or data analytics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Responsibilities

Complete and maintain forms related to supplier risk management
Follow up with commodity teams for missing or incomplete supplier information
Work with plants to support monthly data alignment and reporting improvements
Collaborate with global region colleagues to support global supplier risk management activities
Enter and update supplier data in purchasing systems and platforms
Support automation initiatives related to spend tracking and cost savings
Partner with IT to assist in the development of Power BI dashboards and reporting tools
Learn and support current purchasing processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement
Maintain data lists, tracking files, and standard purchasing reports
Conduct market research, including AI and industry trends, and provide bi-weekly briefings to leadership
Support trade compliance initiatives and related projects
Perform ad hoc analysis to support purchasing and management requests