Purchasing Strategy Intern - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN
Location(s): Franklin, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior - Masters
Preferred Degree: Supply Chain Management, Business, Applied Engineering, Data Management, Contracting, Pre-Law, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
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We are currently looking for a Purchasing Strategy Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Purchasing Strategy team supports a wide range of activities across Nissan Purchasing, including training and development, supplier relations, strategic initiatives, process improvement, and project coordination. The team also helps guide Purchasing's strategic direction by considering corporate strategy, industry trends, and external factors such as legal and regulatory changes. This internship provides broad exposure to Purchasing operations and offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that impact teams across the organization.
A Day in the Life:
- Support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Purchasing training programs, including Core Purchasing Concepts, Basic Purchasing, and Strategic Purchasing.
- Coordinate with Purchasing stakeholders to develop new training content and update existing learning materials.
- Maintain training schedules and support the administration of training resources within SharePoint.
- Assist with the ongoing Procedure SharePoint project by identifying process gaps and helping create or update procedural documentation.
- Collaborate with Purchasing teams on supplier relations initiatives, communication projects, and strategic improvements, including enhancements to the Supplier Portal.
Who We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business, Applied Engineering, Data Management, Contracting, Pre-Law, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Coachable with a willingness to learn and continuously develop new skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN.
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.