Purchasing Strategy Intern-Summer 2026

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time, 12 week program

Degree Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Sponsorship: Not available

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

We’re currently looking for a Purchasing Strategy Intern to join our Purchasing Strategy team.  The position will be located at our Headquarters in Franklin, TN and will be a full-time role for the summer of 2026.

Think you’ve got the internal drive to support the production of great vehicles and join a winning team? Welcome to an open lane of possibility.  Apply for this position and start the process to kick your career into high gear.

During the course of your internship, you will have the chance to:

• As a primary project, advance Training and Development activities of Core Purchasing Concepts, Basic Purchasing, and Strategic Purchasing. 
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Strategy staff member and various Purchasing areas to develop new trainings or update existing trainings.
• Closely monitor schedules, facilitate Training delivery, and maintain Training SharePoint infrastructure.
• As a secondary project, advance the ongoing Procedure SharePoint project identifying procedural gaps and coordinating improvements through creating or updating existing Procedures.
• Engage with the Americas Purchasing team to foster collaboration and support strategic projects, including supplier relations and communication initiatives, such as enhancing the Supplier Portal.
• Provide versatile support across various tasks, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to team and project success.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• You must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Science or a related field
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong organization ability with keen attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skill sets
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Access, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Ability to work onsite at HQ in Franklin, TN

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America