2025 Internship: Procurement (Troy, MI)

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the cost analysis and cost understanding of main bought-in products
• E nsure the understanding of component pricing within the organization
• Assist Program Purchasing and Commodity Leads to understand costs associated with quality / part design / supply chain
• Support innovative, cost-conscious solutions together with Purchasing, Engineering, Sales and other program functions
• Write contracts for bought-in products and responsible for creating Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreement
• Drive use of cost estimation tools e.g. through training of Buyers worldwide
• Develop cost reduction ideas through close collaboration with different functions within the organization
• Generate total landed costs improvements through initialization of workshops at suppliers
• Identify and execute cost optimizations within the commodities
• Understand the tooling cost for bought-in components
• Execute tooling audits and evaluate deviation between invoiced and KT estimated cost

Com pany Description:

Kautex, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a Tier One automotive supplier, we support and accelerate change throughout the automotive industry with ideas being put into motion by those who are driving the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems for vehicles - including hybrid vehicle applications - Kautex is expanding our portfolio to offer smart products. From battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility. Even as we look to tomorrow, we keep a sharp focus on thriving in the current business environment with our CWC (Campbell, Wyant and Cannon) facility serving as a leader in iron camshafts and metallurgy production. Our IP (Industrial Packaging) division produces high-quality products for a lot of industries and is one of the prominent firms in promoting a circular economy with innovative recycling solutions. We keep sustainability at the forefront of our processes because our planet isn't better unless we can be better.

We offer an international, family-friendly (Home Office options e.g.), and diverse work environment in which you can help shape future success. Additionally, we have great career development opportunities with interesting and challenging projects, as well as various personal and professional trainings.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's with a focus in Purchasing, Business Administration, Materials Sciences, Supply Chain, Logistics
• First commercial working experience gained in internships is required
• Business Experience in the Automotive Industry will be preferred
• Knowledge in Value-, Design- and Price Analysis
• Ideally Software Skills in Excel, ERP Systems - SAP, E-Matrix; Sharepoint , etc.
• English language skills are required
• Professional competencies required : Learning on the Fly, Compassion, Dealing with Ambiguity, Drive for Results, Organization