Summer Intern – Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

General Motors

Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Intern supporting General Motors’ vehicle and EV operations. Contributing to purchasing, production supply chain, logistics, and supplier resiliency projects.

Posted 9/7/2026internshipWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in supply chain management, logistics planning, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on optimizing cost and delivery performance. Proficient in utilizing data for demand management and familiar with AI-enabled tools to enhance operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain ManagementLogistics PlanningData ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsData AnalysisPackaging DesignCost Reduction StrategiesProcurementBusiness AnalyticsProduction PlanningMaterial ManagementAI-Enabled Tools

Soft Skills

CuriosityTeam BuildingNetworkingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

EV ProductsSupplier ResiliencyValue ChainSustainabilityAftermarket

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source key parts, systems, and technologies for GM vehicles and future EV products
Partner with cross-functional teams and suppliers to balance cost, quality, timing, and innovation
Plan and support vehicle and propulsion production to ensure plants have the right parts at the right time
Use data to manage demand, material changes, and daily supply chain operations
Support inbound and outbound logistics from plants to customers
Help design packaging, routes, and logistics solutions to reduce cost and improve delivery performance
Contribute to value chain, sustainability, accessories, aftermarket, and supplier resiliency projects
Gain exposure to strategy, planning, GM Energy, and new supply chain business models
Participate in cross-functional collaboration, networking, volunteering, and team-building activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Analytics, or Management Information Systems
Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2029
Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future
Previous purchasing, logistics, or supply chain internship experience preferred
Curiosity and aptitude for learning AI-enabled tools preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products—Word, Excel, PowerPoint—and Google Workspace preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time lump sum taxable stipend payment to eligible students selected for the 2027 Student Program
Hybrid work arrangement
Hands-on internship experience
Cross-functional networking opportunities
Community service and team-building activities
Exposure to strategy, planning, GM Energy and new business models
Benefits and well-being support through GM Total Rewards resources