NHS Human Services, Inc.

American Battery Solutions is now hiring a New Product Introduction Buyer Intern this summer for a 12-week assignment in Lake Orion, MI. Job Summary: The New Product Introduction Buyer Intern is engaged in the research and development of new suppliers and commodity strategies for battery pack systems. This individual will complete a 12-week project identifying new suppliers and comparing cost, quality, delivery and benchmarking competitive designs for cooling plates, enclosure assemblies, ICB Trays, and wire harnesses with a PowerPoint presentation given to leadership at end of internship. This individual interfaces with American Battery Solutions (ABS) purchasing, supplier development, supply chain, and engineering to send Request For Quotes (RFQs), assess and develop new suppliers for battery packs. Responsibilities: * Develop strategy presentation for top spend commodities on enclosures, cooling plates, ICB tray modules, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), wire harness, and busbars. * Complete of 12-week project PowerPoint presentation on enclosure, coating, and cooling plate suppliers at the end of internship with supplier list, SWOT analysis, cost comparison, waterfall chart of cost drivers, and risk analysis for ABS to use for future sourcing activities. * Research and introduce new suppliers to ABS new programs. * Assist Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) in obtaining supplier assessments of new suppliers. * Report the progress of tasks on a regular basis. * Adhere to federal and state regulations. * Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. * Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. * Predictable and reliable attendance. Position Qualifications: * Undergraduate student working towards a Supply Chain, Psychology, Business Administration, or other relevant degree. * Must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. * Minimum of 3.0 GPA required to enter the program. * Must be actively enrolled in school. * Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks. * Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Key Competencies: * Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results. * Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results. * Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. * Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives. * Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively. * Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition. * Organization and Planning: Establishes a systematic course for self and/or others to assure accomplishment of objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * Some local travel visiting suppliers. * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. * Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. * May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven