What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing College Co-Op position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Purchasing College Co-OpJob Description Summary
The Purchasing College Co-Op provides critical support for the Cost Request team within AAM's Procurement organization. The Cost Request team owns the purchasing inputs of all program, design, and supplier changes within AAM as well as facilitates the pursuit of new business to help AAM grow. The Co-Op will collaborate on crafting business cases, developing pricing strategies, and executing program management activities.Job Description
- Develop and maintain reporting tools to ensure programs milestones
- Assists with developing pricing proposals and strategies.
- Coordinates business case preparation.
- Tracks purchase/tool orders.
- Responsible for initiating and/or creating cost requests within the cost request system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Must be enrolled fulltime at a College or University
- Must be pursuing a degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering.
- Graduation date of April 2026 or later.
- Able to maintain confidential information
- Must be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry
- Must be available to work 30-40 hours/week year-round
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
