About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based on-site in Troy, Michigan. You will work within the procurement team to analyze costs and support purchasing strategies for bought-in components.
What you'll do#
- Analyze costs for main bought-in products and ensure pricing is understood across the organization.
- Assist Program Purchasing and Commodity Leads in evaluating costs related to quality, part design, and supply chain.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing teams to find cost-conscious solutions.
- Manage contracts, create Purchase Orders, and handle Scheduling Agreements.
- Train global buyers on cost estimation tools.
- Develop and execute cost reduction ideas and optimizations within commodities.
- Initiate workshops at suppliers to improve total landed costs.
- Evaluate tooling costs and perform audits to compare invoiced costs against estimates.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
- Knowledge of value, design, and price analysis.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP or E-Matrix is a plus.
- Ability to learn quickly, organize tasks, and drive results while dealing with ambiguity.
- Previous business experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Troy, Michigan, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Textron
Textron is a multi-industry company based in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1923, the firm operates across the aviation, defense, industrial, and finance sectors. It maintains a global network and manages several brands including Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, and Lycoming. The company employs more than 10,000 people.
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