EMEA Purchasing Placement – Data & Sourcing

Cummins Inc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc seeks a enthusiastic Specialized Purchasing EMEA Placement Student to join our Purchasing team for the UK (Peterborough or Darlington). The placement is available to candidates eligible for a placement year and starts Summer 2027.

You will support sourcing teams, work with suppliers on PO management, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation, and engage with multiple functions to drive purchasing KPIs and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and project requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and IT skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to one or more sourcing teams.
• Support Purchase Order management with suppliers and risk mitigation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

PO management

Cost reduction

Education

Pursuing engineering or business degree

Job description

Cummins Inc seeks a enthusiastic Specialized Purchasing EMEA Placement Student to join our Purchasing team for the UK (Peterborough or Darlington). The placement is available to candidates eligible for a placement year and starts Summer 2027.

You will support sourcing teams, work with suppliers on PO management, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation, and engage with multiple functions to drive purchasing KPIs and project objectives.