2026 Volkswagen Group Summer Intern - Purchasing

Volkswagen Group of America’s 10 – week Summer Internship Program targets undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior years who are eager to acquire practical, real-world experience in the automotive industry. This program is designed for high potential, highly mobile, and self-starter candidates with a strong interest in the automotive industry. Focused on the development of professional and technical competencies as well as on-the-job-training, our Summer Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to explore career choices early on. At Volkswagen Group of America, interns have the chance to make an impact because we challenge them and trust them to perform meaningful work. 

Program Information: 

10-week Summer Internship Start Date (non-negotiable): June 1, 2026 

Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 

Please attach a copy of your current resume. Cover letter is optional. 

Please attach a copy of your current transcript. A PDF is required. 

Role Summary 

The Purchasing Intern will support the Battery and Connectivity Purchasing team by performing data analysis and assisting with procurement activities. This role provides exposure to sourcing processes, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, and change management initiatives. The intern will also contribute to creating automated data solutions and generating user-friendly reports to improve purchasing efficiency. 

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Perform data analysis to support purchasing activities. 
• Brainstorm, construct, and execute data management strategies for a more automated database. 
• Generate user-friendly reports for internal stakeholders. 
• Track engineering changes and coordinate with buyers and process centers. 
• Provide specialized analysis such as foreign exchange and pricing deep dives.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorVolkswagen
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

• A rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate 
• Strong GPA 
• Strong preference for business, operations or other related majors 

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Familiarity with SAP or similar financial systems.
• Strong data analytics skills 

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Volkswagen on career5.successfactors.eu to apply

For more information, kindly visit Volkswagen Group internship webpage.