2027 Summer Internship: Supplier Development Management

PACCAR • Denton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR company, is hiring a college student intern to join its North American Materials team in Denton, Texas. The intern will support supplier development initiatives and projects aimed at improving supplier performance, capacity, quality, and delivery reliability. The role involves evaluating supplier processes and capacity, analyzing performance data, tracking improvement actions, and communicating project status. The position is onsite, as indicated by the #LI-Onsite designation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or related degree program.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter and resourceful.
• Strong professionalism.
• Analytical skills.
• Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier development initiatives to improve supplier performance, capacity, quality, and delivery reliability.
• Assist with supplier capacity assessments and manufacturing process evaluations, and identify production bottlenecks.
• Collect, analyze, and report supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support supplier recovery and continuous improvement projects by tracking corrective actions, milestones, and results.
• Assist in developing dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate supplier performance and project status to management.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams on supplier development activities.
• Participate in supplier risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and supply chain improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the intern and their family.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Growth, training, and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues recognized as experts in their field.
• This position may offer stipend assistance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed