2027 Summer Intern – Global Purchasing and Supply Chain

At General Motors, we do not just build vehicles; we build the future of mobility. As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence, we are looking for enthusiastic, forward-thinking students to join our Student Internship Program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of automotive solutions.

As a Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Intern at General Motors, you will immerse yourself in the heart of our operations, learning how we source and manage the vital components that keep our vehicles and business running smoothly. This may include solving complex challenges, innovating with industry leaders, collaborating, networking cross-functionally, and volunteering for community service and team-building activities. This internship is designed for current college students eager to gain hands-on experience and make impactful contributions to our team. 

Selected interns will be assigned to one of the below pillars based on business need: 

• Source key parts, systems and technologies that go into GM vehicles and future EV products.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance cost, quality, timing and innovation with suppliers.

• Plan and support vehicle/propulsion production so plants have the right parts at the right time.

• Use data to help manage demand, material changes and day-to-day supply chain operations.

• Support inbound/outbound logistics, from parts arriving at plants to vehicles reaching customers.

• Help design packaging, routes and logistics solutions that 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 business models shaping GM’s supply chain.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, Purchasing, Procurement/ Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems

• Must be graduating between December 2027 and August 2029

• Able to work fulltime, 40 hours per week during the summer months

• Previous purchasing, logistics, or supply chain internship experience

• Demonstrated curiosity and aptitude for learning new AI-enabled tools and applying them in a business context.

• Participation in Supply Chain case competition team or similar school association

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization

• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, takes initiative/self-directed

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google Workspace

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.

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All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

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.

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