NPD Buyer Placement - Engineering/Business

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the United Kingdom (Darlington) is seeking a motivated New Product Development Buyer Placement Student for a Summer 2027 start.

You will join Purchasing for the Corporate/CBS Business Segment and gain hands-on exposure to how a global organization operates within a 12-month placement. You will support NPD sourcing, manage prototype part procurement, and analyze data to identify savings while helping to maintain budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in Engineering or Business.
• Positive attitude and motivation; IT skills expected.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Customer facing experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Key project work in support of new product development technical sourcing departmental objectives.
• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project leader.
• Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues; able to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments.
• Works with a group of suppliers – prototype parts procurement, supporting cost reduction, capacity planning, delivery/quality performance, risk mitigation.
• Data analysis to identify saving opportunities and ensure Budget adherence.

Job description

Cummins Inc. in the United Kingdom (Darlington) is seeking a motivated New Product Development Buyer Placement Student for a Summer 2027 start.

You will join Purchasing for the Corporate/CBS Business Segment and gain hands-on exposure to how a global organization operates within a 12-month placement. You will support NPD sourcing, manage prototype part procurement, and analyze data to identify savings while helping to maintain budget adherence.