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Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, FORVIA anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you're willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, FORVIA is the place to be.

FORVIA is looking for a year-round Purchasing Intern for its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Your mission, roles and responsibilities Join our purchasing team as a Purchasing Intern and collaborate to build and deploy the Steel commodity strategy within USA and Mexico. Purchasing intern will contribute to analyze and putting together key information that will help for negotiation with suppliers, but also participate to initiatives driving strategy implementation.

Through successful completion of these tasks and projects the Intern will obtain experience and knowledge within their field of educational pursuit. Support RFQ processes to obtain competitive supplier offers. Analyze proposals for cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Participate and contribute to supplier negotiations with the Commodity Leader Generating and monitoring monthly reports for strategic management reviews Follow up on and consolidate essential steel market and index data Identify and suggest cost-saving opportunities and process improvements. Track and support cost reduction initiatives across plants and suppliers. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to align purchasing goals.

Monitor project milestones and supplier readiness to ensure strategy execution. Create purchase requisitions in SAP with accuracy and timeliness. Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries to maintain smooth supply Champion sustainability initiatives by tracking supplier actions and supporting CO reduction efforts Your profile and competencies to succeed Knowledge / Skills: Interest in purchasing, supply chain or automotive industry Good analytical and organizational skills Team player with strong communication skills Fluent in English (other languages are a plus) Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and Excel Education / Experience: Full or part time student Must be a currently enrolled student at an accredited university Pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the following: Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or any additional programs related to this field.

Minimum 2.8 GPA What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment

People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners.

High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.

Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.

Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility

We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045. As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.