Purchasing Intern
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Detroit, MI
Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory, Supply Chain
Position: Purchasing Intern Location: Detroit, Michigan
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Overall Responsibility: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Purchasing Intern to support daily purchasing operations during the implementation of a new purchasing system. This role provides hands-on experience in supply chain processes, supplier communication, and data management within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The intern will work closely with the Buyer and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchasing activities while helping maintain continuity during system transition.
Accountabilities
- Assist in preparing and sending Request for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers
- Compile and maintain purchasing comparison tables (pricing, lead times, supplier terms)
- Support data entry and validation within the new purchasing system
- Track and follow up on supplier responses to ensure timely submissions
- Maintain organized records of quotes, purchase orders, and supplier communications
- Assist with updating supplier information and documentation
- Support Buyers with administrative and operational purchasing tasks
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and finance teams as needed
- Identify and report discrepancies or inconsistencies in purchasing data
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, basic formulas preferred)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Interest in automotive manufacturing and supply chain operation
- Promotes adherence of AMTB's Core Values
- Ensure QMS conforms to the requirements identified in IATF 16949 and AMTB Process Map
- Fulfill all responsibilities as identified in the Employee Handbook
- Prior internship or coursework related to purchasing or supply chain
- Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems (experience with system implementations is a plus)
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our manufacturing facility is designed with cutting-edge technology and innovation at its core. As a leader in the automotive industry, we are committed to excellence, efficiency, and the future of advanced manufacturing.
At AMTB, We’re Not Just Transforming The Automotive Industry—we’re Making a Real Difference In The World, And We Want You On Our Team! Here’s Why Joining Us Is Your Best Career Move
- Make a Life-Saving Impact: Every part you help create plays a crucial role in saving lives. Our innovative, lightweight components enhance vehicle safety and performance, ensuring that drivers and passengers are better protected in crashes. Knowing your work directly contributes to safer roads is truly fulfilling!
- Protect the Planet: We’re committed to sustainability. Our parts not only make vehicles safer but also reduce carbon emissions. With materials that are 100% recyclable, you’ll be proud to know that your efforts are helping to create a healthier environment for future generations.
- Thriving Culture: Recognized as a "Great Place to Work" for three years running, and with multiple awards as one of the best companies to work for, our culture is built on values that promote collaboration, respect, and inclusion. Here, every voice is heard, and every idea matters.
- Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent from within. With extensive training and dual career paths, you can advance as a technical expert or in leadership roles—whatever aligns with your aspirations.
- Education and Well-Being: We invest in your future by covering your educational expenses and providing virtually unlimited access to mental health resources. Your safety—both physical and emotional—is our top priority.
- Celebrate Success Together: We work hard and celebrate even harder! Our generous bonus structure rewards your contributions and the collective achievements of our team.
- Diversity Matters: Our commitment to a diverse workforce fosters an inclusive environment where unique perspectives drive innovation and creativity.
Our Values
Safety in Everything We Do
We Operate With Respect
We Do What We Say We Will Do
We Win Together, We Lose Together
We Challenge Ourselves And Each Other
We Find a Better Way
If you're ready to feel good about the work you do and help shape a safer, more sustainable future, AMTB is the place for you! Come innovate and inspire with us! Discover more about us at our website.
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About the company
Company website•Primary Metal Manufacturing
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 7.8 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum.
The company has a depth of technical and managerial expertise carefully nurtured since 1928, a reputation for reliability and a sharply defined business focus, which has forged the organisation into a modern, highly competitive supplier of steel products to the domestic and global markets.
This has been achieved through ongoing alignment with international best practices and a comprehensive understanding of the steel business environment, ensuring the company’s continued global competitiveness and participation in international markets.
ArcelorMittal South Africa's global standing is further underpinned through becoming part of the world’s largest steel producer, the ArcelorMittal Group.
ArcelorMittal is the leader in all major global markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with leading R&D and technology, as well as sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and outstanding distribution networks.
With an industrial presence in 27 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa, ArcelorMittal has a balanced geographic diversity within all the key steel markets, both developing and developed.
Through this association ArcelorMittal South Africa has access to world-class research and development, best practice processes, aggressive procurement contracts and international market leverage to ensure the company remains at the cutting edge of the international steel industry.
The company’s ability to generate profits and cash throughout the fluctuations of the steel cycle is testimony to the success of years of intensive business re-engineering and the cultivation of a continuous improvement culture that has embedded ArcelorMittal South Africa’s position among the world’s lowest cash cost producers of steel.