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Intern: 2025 Summer Intern – Global Supply Chain and Purchasing

GM (General Motors) 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 : 

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center – Cole Engineering Center, Warren, MI , three times per week, at minimum.

What You’ll Do:  

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 EXCEL (Exploring Careers through Experiential Learning) 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, and networking cross-functionally, and volunteering for community service and team-building activities. This 10- to 12-week internship is designed for current college students eager to gain hands-on experience and make impactful contributions to our team.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Areas of opportunity based on business need:

Purchasing –

• Interior, Exterior, Thermal

• Chassis Propulsion Structures

• Battery, Fuel Cells, and Critical Minerals

• Electrical Systems, Software and Connectivity

• Customer Care & Aftersales

• GM Defense

Supply Chain –

• Propulsion/Assembly Command Centers

• Tactical Operations

• Container Operations

• Vehicle/Propulsion Scheduling

• Future Material & Engineering Change

• Demand Planning

Logistics –

• Inbound

• Outbound

• Logistics Purchasing

• Containerization

• Supply Chain Engineering

Other Internship Opportunities –

• Value Chain Engineering

• Accessories & Aftermarket

• Warranty Performance

• Supplier Resiliency

• Sustainability & Partnerships

• Program Purchasing Management

• Strategy, Planning & Operations

• GM Energy

*Required Qualifications:    *

• Pursuing a degree in one of the following: Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement/ Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering

• Must be graduating in December 2025 or later

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Additional Job Description

What will give you a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous purchasing, logistics, or supply chain internship experience

• 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

• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trust

• Consistently demonstrates innovative thinking that is customer-centric

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

Compensation:

• The salary range for this role is $3,800 - $5,200, 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of 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 understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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