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Commodity Buyer Intern

CompanyTenneco
LocationGrass Lake
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Commodity Buyer Intern supports sourcing and participates on cross-functional commodity teams to establish strategies and actions across a narrow range of commodities. Responsibilities include developing tools for supplier data analysis, requesting quotes, benchmarking production parts, and collaborating on savings projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
20890
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We’re united by one purpose: to be the most trusted partner and the best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. And we’re doing it by leaning into the one thing no one can copy: our culture — our sustainable competitive advantage. The Tenneco Way combines our Core Values, our mindset, and our commitment to developing ourselves and our teams. It’s how we create opportunities for our employees, deliver excellence for our customers, and build the capability that drives our future success. This is how we win. This is how we lead. This is The Tenneco Way. Learn more at Tenneco.com.
About the Role

JOB SUMMARY:

The Commodity Buyer Intern supports sourcing and participate on cross functional commodity teams to establish strategies and actions across a narrow range of commodities to achieve the best value for the company. Participate in activities as part of the Global Supply Chain Management Team.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and use tools for analysis of supplier data
  • Request quotes for components
  • Benchmark current production parts to identify savings opportunities
  • Work with other functional areas on savings projects and process changes

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sophomore level or higher.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to work in a fast paced/dynamic environment 
  • Able to work independently as well as in a team setting  
  • Strong analytical skills and motivation  
  • Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills 

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

 

  • Solid communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent PC skills (spreadsheets, etc.) required.
  • Excellent communication skills required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance and to stoop kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

 

 

 

Other Duties: Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Key Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerPC SkillsMulti-taskingIndependenceFast Paced EnvironmentVerbal SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation Skills
Categories
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