Purchasing Intern – September 2026 – 12 Months - 5290 Orbitor Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Z5

Location: 5290 Orbitor Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4Z5

Job Schedule: Hybrid; 4-days in-office (Monday-Thursday)

Internship Length: 12 Months

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Purchasing Intern to join our team in Mississauga. At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

A Day in the Life:  

• Supports the Purchase Order administrative process for all Nissan Canada Inc. by tracking approved projects, following up with key stakeholders, and monitoring released purchase orders.
• Runs daily meetings and monitors Purchasing Buyers’ performance.
• Provides analytical support to the NCI Purchasing team.
• Acts as an effective liaison between business units and suppliers.
• Reviews contract terms and conditions, including expiration dates, renewals, and scopes of work (e.g., fee breakdowns and project deliverables).
• Manages the business process outsourcing (BPO) relationship.
• Troubleshoots system‑related issues in SAP, Ariba, EBP, and other software applications.
• Assists in managing sourcing initiatives, including needs analysis, benchmarking, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, purchase order placement, and supplier and pricing analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of funding requests.
• Works with Purchasing Buyers to report all cost savings in alignment with the Nissan Purchasing Organization framework.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of Purchase Order and Shopping Basket training.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Strong communication, presentation skills with solid business acumen.
• High attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to engage and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel (VLOOK UP, pivot tables, conditional formatting, etc.)

Required:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with a co-op or internship program in finance, procurement, and/or supply chain management.

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.
 

Built for Your Best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Hourly Rate Range:
$21.00 - $24.00

Hourly Rate Estimate: This range represents the minimum and maximum hourly rates applicable to interns in this program or role. The hourly rate offered will fall within this range and is determined based on the intern’s academic progress (years completed in school).

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.

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 Canada and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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.

Mississauga Ontario Canada

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

This compensation range represents the minimum to midpoint base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that an employee’s base salary may occasionally be set above the midpoint of the salary band for this grade level, in recognition of the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, or market conditions. Compensation decisions also consider internal equity and comparisons with the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles. Note: Bonus, benefits, and other forms of variable compensation are not included in the base-salary range shown above.