Purchasing Intern - Summer 2026

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Purchasing Intern will be assisting the Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors, & Lighting Purchasing Team with purchasing related tasks and projects, as well as data and process analysis to directly related to procurement management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with vendors to get product information and negotiate prices.
• Track order status and resolve any issues with deliveries and discrepancies.
• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders.
• Review and compare supplier quotes and proposals.
• Help with data analysis and spend analysis to find cost-saving opportunities.
• Contribute to preparing reports on procurement activities and supplier performance.
• Work with other departments like finance and logistics to coordinate needs.
• Support the Purchasing Team by participating in meetings and providing administrative assistance.
• Assist with market research to stay informed about industry needs.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Academic performance and career interest in Procurement management preferred
• Open to learning and exploring procurement in a manufacturing setting

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• Currently Attending a College or University

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
• Position will be onsite at Novi, MI facility

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.