Global Product Purchasing Placement - Summer 2027

Cummins Inc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking a placement student for New Product Purchasing to learn how a global organization operates within the Corporate Segment. You will support purchasing activities for new product introduction and gain exposure to negotiation and supplier management.

This 12-month placement starts Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience across cross-functional teams and exposure to cost analysis and supplier selection while developing project management and procurement skills.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Management, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field.
• Interest in procurement, project management, supply chain and global business exposure.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Analytical and commercially minded problem-solver with good communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities across new product introduction and projects; track deliverables to meet milestones.
• Build relationships with suppliers globally and assist with supplier selection.
• Track risks, actions, and issues; drive resolution with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support commercial analysis to achieve competitive pricing and value from suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing and project information and provide clear status updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking a placement student for New Product Purchasing to learn how a global organization operates within the Corporate Segment. You will support purchasing activities for new product introduction and gain exposure to negotiation and supplier management.

This 12-month placement starts Summer 2027, offering hands-on experience across cross-functional teams and exposure to cost analysis and supplier selection while developing project management and procurement skills.