Placement Student - Procurement, Huddersfield

Cummins Quality; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Darlington is seeking a Placement Student in Procurement for a 12-month placement, starting Summer 2027. You’ll support Sourcing & Continuity teams, assist with PO management, cost reduction, capacity planning and KPI analysis while engaging with multiple functions to drive value.

This UK placement offers exposure to a global manufacturing leader and cross-functional collaboration. The role suits students pursuing degrees in supply chain, engineering, business or finance, with

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in a relevant field (supply chain/engineering/business/finance).
• Positive attitude and strong personal motivation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• IT/Microsoft skills and basic program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Sourcing & Continuity teams in the UK office.
• Assist on Purchase Order management, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to project work aligned with functional objectives.
• Collaborate with other business units regionally to share processes and tools.
• Perform data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and project needs.
• Engage with Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT / Microsoft skills

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in supply chain/engineering/business/finance (in progress)

Tools

MS Excel

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: (Friday, 13 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No