Procurement Transformation - Summer 2027 - Franklin, TN at Nissan

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Location(s): Franklin, TN Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program Degree Level: Master's Level Students Preferred Degree: Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field Sponsorship: Not Available Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation We are currently looking for a Procurement Transformation Intern to join our team in Franklin, TN. Join the Nissan Americas Indirect Procurement and Procurement Transformation team as we modernize how Nissan sources the goods and services that support the business. Our team combines strategic sourcing and category management with digital procurement, analytics, automation, process improvement, training, and governance to drive operational excellence. As an intern, you will work on real business challenges where AI, data, and digital tools can improve sourcing insights, reduce manual work, simplify workflows, and enhance the employee experience. This opportunity provides hands-on experience with procurement analytics, automation, AI-enabled solutions, low-code development, and cross-functional collaboration. It is ideal for a technology-oriented graduate student who enjoys solving business problems through data, digital tools, and innovation. A Day in the Life: Prototype digital workflows and AI-enabled solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and other approved technologies. Support testing, documentation, governance reviews, and deployment readiness activities for automation solutions. Clean, organize, query, and analyze procurement, supplier, sourcing, process, and adoption data using tools such as Python, Excel, SQL, APIs, and Power BI. Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights to procurement stakeholders. Create, test, and optimize prompts, reusable instructions, and AI-assisted workflows for sourcing, supplier management, contract management, analytics, and procurement knowledge use cases. Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, consistency, traceability, limitations, and appropriate human-review requirements. Collaborate with Procurement, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to support transformation initiatives. Who We’re Looking For: Required: Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Strong problem-solving, written communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience creating documentation, training materials, or supporting user adoption activities. Foundational experience with Python and data analysis techniques. Exposure to SQL, APIs, data querying, data preparation, visualization tools, or libraries such as pandas. Ability to learn new technologies quickly and validate results independently. Experience or strong interest in Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, or similar AI and workflow automation platforms. Familiarity with generative AI solutions and prompt engineering concepts. Understanding of how to develop structured prompts, evaluate model responses, identify unsupported outputs, and refine instructions. Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate business needs into practical AI, analytics, and automation solutions. Interest in procurement, sourcing, digital transformation, process improvement, automation, and emerging technologies. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.) Ability to perform work onsite at Franklin, TN. What You