Placement Student - Procurement, Huddersfield

Cummins Inc; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield is offering a 12-month Procurement placement for students. You will support sourcing teams and learn how a global manufacturing company operates on the UK site.

The role will commence Summer 2027 for eligible candidates. The placement focuses on PO management, data analysis, cost reduction, and risk mitigation, with collaboration across Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in supply chain, engineering, business or finance.
• Positive attitude and strong motivation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• IT/MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to Sourcing & Continuity teams.
• Work with suppliers on purchase orders, cost reduction, capacity planning, quality performance and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to project work supporting functional objectives.
• Collaborate with other business units to share processes/tools.
• Analyze data to support Purchasing KPIs.
• Engage with functions including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Procurement, Huddersfield

We are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Business segment in UK, Huddersfield. 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 2438032

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No