Procurement/Sourcing Intern - Summer 2027

Job Summary

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 – July 30, 2027.

As a Sourcing Intern you will support the Sourcing team through data analysis, supplier research, reporting, and cross-functional projects that help drive informed sourcing decisions and business performance. Gain hands-on experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations while contributing to key sourcing initiatives.

Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience , bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands-on experience within your team, you'll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you.

As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to:

Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders.

Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace.

Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business, leadership, and career growth.

Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences.

Responsibilities

- Support sourcing initiatives through data gathering, analysis, and reporting.

- Assist with supplier research, data validation, and maintenance of sourcing-related information.

- Create reports, dashboards, and presentations to support business decisions and project updates.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sourcing, Product, Inventory Planning, Logistics, and Supply Chain.

- Analyze business data and identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

- Present findings and recommendations to team members and leadership.

- Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

- Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain or other related field required.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Ability to organize and analyze large data sets using Microsoft Excel.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn about sourcing, supply chain, and supplier management.

- Experience creating presentations and communicating findings to various audiences preferred.

- Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.

- Strong analytical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

- 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

Leadership Skills

- Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.

- Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.

- Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.

- Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

- Expected to operate in a professional office environment.

- The 2027 program will run from May 24 – July 20, 2027

- The work week is 40 hours.

- Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.

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