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Auburn Hills, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Nexteer Automotive develops advanced steering and motion control systems for the automotive industry. The Data Analyst Co-Op supports the Senior Global Commodity Manager for Semiconductors by collecting, validating, and analyzing data, assisting with sourcing and negotiation activities, and improving procurement processes and reporting.

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Responsibilities

Support Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) with global data collection, validation, and analysis to inform sourcing and negotiation activities
Assist with RFI/RFQ events by gathering quotations, consolidating technical responses, and preparing clear comparison summaries
Prepare and organize negotiation and contract documentation with strong attention to detail
Coordinate with regional and cross‑functional teams (engineering, finance, operations) to support commodity initiatives such as cost reduction, P2P improvements, and continuous improvement projects
Support supplier performance reviews, including assessments, QBR preparation, and follow‑up on open items with suppliers and regional teams
Contribute to procurement benchmarking and help implement best practices that improve efficiency and standardization
Monitor supply market trends and support forecasting and specification aggregation for strategic planning
Assist with contingency planning and communication during supply disruptions (e.g., semiconductor‑related events)
Identify and help optimize manual or repetitive processes by improving data workflows, reporting formats, and tools used by the commodity team

Qualification

Required

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Engineering, Business, or other relevant fields
Candidate must be able to work onsite in Auburn Hills, MI
Able to work 20–32 hours per week during the Fall and Winter semesters while maintaining full‑time student status (12+ credits for undergraduates; program requirements for graduate students)
Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Products (Office 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Candidate must have result driven mindset in a complex environment