About the role#
This Co-Op position supports supply chain management activities for the Senior Global Commodity Manager for Semiconductors. You will gain hands-on experience by working on real projects that connect your classroom education to the technical environment of automotive manufacturing. This role is based on-site in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
What you'll do#
- Support Global Commodity Managers with data collection, validation, and analysis.
- Assist with RFI and RFQ events by gathering quotations and consolidating technical responses.
- Prepare comparison summaries and organize negotiation and contract documentation.
- Coordinate with regional and cross-functional teams to support commodity initiatives.
- Support supplier performance reviews, including QBR preparation and follow-up on open items.
- Contribute to procurement benchmarking and implement best practices for efficiency.
- Monitor supply market trends and support forecasting and specification aggregation.
- Assist with contingency planning and communication during supply disruptions.
- Identify and optimize manual or repetitive processes to improve data workflows and reporting tools.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- A result-driven mindset and the ability to work in a cross-functional environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (On-site).
- Schedule: 20-32 hours per week during Fall and Winter semesters, with up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Requirements: Must maintain full-time student status.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive is a motion control technology company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It produces electric and hydraulic power steering systems, driveline systems, and software solutions for the automotive sector. The company serves over 60 customers globally, including major automakers in North America, Europe, India, and China. It operates as a public company with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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