New Product Development Buyer — Placement Student

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is offering a New Product Development Buyer Placement at its Darlington site in the UK. The placement is for a Summer 2027 start as part of the Corporate/CBS Purchasing team, providing insight into how a major global organization operates and how purchasing supports product development.

You will work across teams to gain commodity experience, interact with Supplier Quality, and develop skills in procurement, cost reduction, and project management during your placement year.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree, preferably Engineering or Business.
• IT skills/program knowledge desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Customer facing experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development through technical sourcing and supplier coordination.
• Maintain project notes, databases and track progress with the project leader.
• Identify issues, plan priorities, and help mitigate risks.
• Procure prototype parts with suppliers and contribute to cost reduction and delivery performance.
• Analyze data to identify savings and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

Engineering/Business degree

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer facing experience

Education

Degree in progress (BSc/BA)

Tools

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Job description

Cummins is offering a New Product Development Buyer Placement at its Darlington site in the UK. The placement is for a Summer 2027 start as part of the Corporate/CBS Purchasing team, providing insight into how a major global organization operates and how purchasing supports product development.

You will work across teams to gain commodity experience, interact with Supplier Quality, and develop skills in procurement, cost reduction, and project management during your placement year.