Global Product Procurement Placement - Student

Cummins Europe; Tees Valley; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Placement Student for New Product Purchasing in Darlington. You will support procurement activities for new product introductions and participate in cross-functional project work during a 12-month placement, starting Summer 2027.

The role provides hands-on experience in a global corporate setting and exposure to supplier negotiations and cost management. The placement offers insight into procurement, project management, and teamwork across Purchasing,

Qualifikationen

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in business or a related commercial discipline (not graduating this year).
• Interest in procurement, project management, and global business environment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Analytical and commercially minded with good communication and stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Support purchasing activities across new product introduction and projects; coordinate procurement deliverables to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Build relationships with global suppliers and support supplier selection.
• Track project risks and actions, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive resolution.
• Support commercial analysis to ensure competitive pricing, quality and value from the supply base.
• Maintain purchasing and project information within internal systems and provide clear status updates to stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to negotiation, cost management, and strategic sourcing within a global business.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Organization & time management

Analytical thinking

Communication & interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (pursuing) in Business/Management/Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Placement Student for New Product Purchasing in Darlington. You will support procurement activities for new product introductions and participate in cross-functional project work during a 12-month placement, starting Summer 2027.

The role provides hands-on experience in a global corporate setting and exposure to supplier negotiations and cost management. The placement offers insight into procurement, project management, and teamwork across Purchasing,