Purchasing Co-Op 2026

Purchasing Co-Op 2026Location: Saginaw, MI, US Division: USA - United States (USA) Req ID: 55633The student will be working in the Commercial Team within the Global Supply Management (GSM - Purchasing) US division. The Commercial team consists of Strategic and Operational Buyers who are responsible for sourcing, supplier relationship management and cost competitiveness. The position will allow the student to learn, at high level, various aspects of sourcing process and how the relationship with the suppliers are managed to benefit the organizational goals.

This position will allow the student to work directly with buyers as well as suppliers, giving an opportunity to get exposure of real-life projects.Primary Job Responsibilities:Work with the buyers closely and help assist them in their follow ups with the suppliersMaintain a list of suppliers who are on New Business Hold (NBH) and do the follow up with suppliers to get the required missing documentationHelp buyers in doing the follow up on Supplier Change Requests (SCR)Ensure that suppliers quality cert, financial and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) information are up to date and loaded in IntelexHelp prepare training materials with the help of supervisors/buyersAssist supervisor in any administrative workSupport buyers in maintaining supplier data baseFollow up with suppliers as required by buyersCreate new and/or enhance existing computer applications, programs, spreadsheets, databases, etc. to compile information and generate reports of department metricsAssist buyers in sending the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to suppliers and help gather the quotes and do summary analysisRequirements:Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelors in Supply Chain or related majorCandidate must be attending a 2-year college or 4-year university local to SaginawCandidate must be proficient in MS Excel and be able to do macros, pivot tables, vlook up, etc.Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours per week during Fall and Winter semesters onsite in Saginaw, MIUp to 40 hours per week in the summerMust have cumulative 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scaleMust be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semestersCandidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorshipNexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women Nexteer is an E-Verify employer.