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2025 Summer Intern - Global Purchasing & Manufacturing Services

AT General Motors
General Motors

2025 Summer Intern - Global Purchasing & Manufacturing Services

Warren, MI

Description

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

  • This role is categorized as hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center three times per week, at minimum.

The Team:

Join the Global Purchasing and Manufacturing Services (GP&MS) team and become part of one of the most dynamic and innovative organizations within General Motors. Our mission is to provide GM with a competitive advantage through exemplary services and solutions.

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What You'll Do:

As part of the GP&MS team, you will be interacting with industry leaders, attending cross-functional events, and volunteering for community service activities. You will gain valuable work experience in one of the following areas:

  • Indirect & Direct Purchasing
  • Indirect Materials Management
  • Business Process Transformation
  • Supplier Recovery & Asset Management

How You'll Make an Impact:

  • Support in the development of sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
  • Lead projects aimed at making improvements in the areas of Procurement, Freight Bill Audit, Supplier Claims, or Asset Management
  • Use Lean tools to improve Purchasing, Inventory and Planning processes
  • Implement Standardized work to minimize variation in purchasing processes
  • Lead strategic supplier engagement activities (Technology Days, Request for Quotes, etc.)

Additional Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
  • Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extra-curricular activities, or service organizations
  • High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity and innovate
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet goals in a fast-paced environment
  • Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization
  • Proficient in Excel for data analytics and BI software for data visualization
  • Desire to learn new tools/methodologies

Start Dates:

  • Start dates for this internship role are May & June of 2025.

Compensation:

  • The monthly salary range for this role is $4,400-$4,900, dependent upon class status and degree.
  • GM will provide a one-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2025 Student Program.

What You'll Get From Us (Benefits):

  • Paid US GM Holidays
  • GM Family First Vehicle Discount Program
  • Result-based potential for growth within GM
  • Intern events to network with company leaders and peers

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202418700
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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