Placement Student - Procurement, Darlington

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking a motivated Placement Student to join its Procurement team for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027.

You will learn how a global manufacturing leader operates and gain hands-on exposure to purchasing in the Corporate/CBS business segment. The role offers on-site work with flexibility and involves supporting Sourcing & Continuity teams, PO management, cost reduction, and data analysis to support KPIs, with opportunities to collaborate across Business

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree – Supply chain/Engineering/Business/Finance related although not limited to these subjects.
• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation
• Communication and teamwork skills
• IT/Microsoft skills or program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to one or more Sourcing & Continuity teams within the office.
• Working with a group of suppliers to assist on Purchase Order management, cost reduction, capacity planning, quality performance and risk mitigation.
• Specific project work in support of functional objectives.
• Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and specific project requirements.
• Engagement with other functions, including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Teamwork

IT/Microsoft skills

Education

Degree in progress: Supply chain/Engineering/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Procurement, Darlington

We are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Business segment in UK, Darlington. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Providing dedicated support to one or more Sourcing & Continuity teams within the office.


• Working with a group of suppliers to assist on Purchase Order management, cost reduction, capacity planning, quality performance and risk mitigation.


• Specific project work in support of functional objectives.


• Opportunity to work with other Business Units in the region to help share common processes, tools and resources to better achieve business goals.


• Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and specific project requirements.


• Engagement with other functions, including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Working towards a degree – Supply chain/Engineering/Business/Finance related although not limited to these subjects.


• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation


• Communication and teamwork skills


• IT/Microsoft skills or program knowledge.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2438935

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No