Purchasing Intern – September 2026 – 12 Months - 5290 Orbitor Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Z5

Nissan Motor Corporation • Mississauga, ON

2d • CA$21 - CA$24 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Intern to join our team in Mississauga. At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.

Requirements

• Strong communication, presentation skills with solid business acumen.
• High attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to engage and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel (VLOOK UP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, etc.)
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with a co-op or internship program in finance, procurement, and/or supply chain management.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Purchase Order administrative process for all Nissan Canada Inc. by tracking approved projects, following up with key stakeholders, and monitoring released purchase orders.
• Runs daily meetings and monitors Purchasing Buyers’ performance.
• Provides analytical support to the NCI Purchasing team.
• Acts as an effective liaison between business units and suppliers.
• Reviews contract terms and conditions, including expiration dates, renewals, and scopes of work (e.g., fee breakdowns and project deliverables).
• Manages the business process outsourcing (BPO) relationship.
• Troubleshoots system‑related issues in SAP, Ariba, EBP, and other software applications.
• Assists in managing sourcing initiatives, including needs analysis, benchmarking, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, purchase order placement, and supplier and pricing analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of funding requests.
• Works with Purchasing Buyers to report all cost savings in alignment with the Nissan Purchasing Organization framework.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of Purchase Order and Shopping Basket training.

Benefits

• Business Synergy Teams (ERGs)
• Opportunities for employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
• Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern