Intern, Purchasing - Spring 2026
As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ
This is a Full-time internship position for our Spring Rotation, from March 23, 2026 through September 18, 2026 in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
The Purchasing team is a regional team that supports the US and Canada for multiple BMW Group entities. The intern will support the purchasing team in various purchasing projects. Some of the responsibilities are to support buyers with market screenings, pre-selection of bidders, creation of RFP (Request for Proposal), analysis of proposals, and negotiations. The intern will work independently on smaller purchasing projects. As well, supporting and assisting in further development of purchasing processes, tools, systems, and guidelines
WHAT AWAITS YOU.
- Development and maintaining of monthly reports on the utilization of the budget
- Identify trends in usage, and keep the stakeholders in line with budget allocation amounts
- Responsible for retrieving and aggregating data from multiple sources
- Utilize dashboards to identify and analyze key indicators and patterns
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university
- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
- Have completed at least 60 college credit hours at time of application
- Field of study: Business, Finance
- Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
- Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
- Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
- Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment
- Detail oriented and strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
Preferences:
- English (fluent, oral, and written), German beneficial.
- Experience using AI Apps and Power BI
- Experience with SAP and Coupa
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.
Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:
- Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
- Hybrid work environment
- Intern Vehicle Lease Program
The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $25.30
The hourly rate for Graduate students is $32.20
The selected student's academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of Shared Services make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
