Purchasing Intern- Summer 2026

Magna International • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Position Overview The Purchasing Intern supports the Purchasing department by assisting with identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and analysis of material costs. (MRO and direct purchasing). This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and will gain exposure to purchasing processes, vendor relationships, contract management, and organizational purchasing systems within a manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with the ability ensure accuracy in data and documentation
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
• Basic analytical skills and the ability to compare pricing, terms, and supplier information.
• High School Diploma
• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), ability to identify issues in supply chain and propose practical solutions, ability to assist in supplier negotiations and understand cost drivers.
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Support Cost-Reduction Initiatives: Assist the purchasing team in identifying cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, benchmarking, and analysis of material costs. (MRO and direct purchasing)
• Enhance Supplier Relationship Management: Learn and apply best practices for maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and competitive pricing.
• Develop Knowledge of Automotive Supply Chain: Gain hands-on experience in procurement processes, from RFQs (Request for Quotation) to purchase order management, while understanding industry standards and compliance requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees