Placement Student- Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Cummins Inc.; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Purchasing Co-Ordinator based in Cwmbran, Wales. The role involves purchasing, project management support, and logistics for VPI projects. The ideal candidate is studying for a degree in Business or related fields, has strong organizational skills, and is self-motivated. Flexible work arrangements are offered with opportunities to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Studying for a Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain/Logistics.
• Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Motivated.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and deal with various priorities.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing assigned items and executing buying strategies.
• Supporting project management to deliver timelines and mitigate risks.
• Procures inventory, supplies, and capital goods.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Studying for a Degree in Business Management or related fields

Job description

Overview

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

• Purchasing assigned items and executes buying strategies set out by the function at optimum cost and lead times.
• Focus on project management skills, supporting the team to deliver to the VPI project timeline and mitigate risk/delays where applicable. Monitors and communicates project status to project team.
• Support lessons learnt improvements from previous projects
• Logistics support as and when on VPI projects & expedites orders to ensure that they are delivered on time in full
• Involvement both supporting and leading various projects from conception to closure within cost and on time delivery, understand and adhere to policies and procedures and champion the VPI purchasing common processes.
• Procures inventory, supplies and capital goods, obtains quotations and raises orders on vendors.

Qualifications

• Studying for a Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Procurement or Supply Chain/Logistics
• Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Motivated
• A willingness to challenge processes and designs as experience develops, demonstrates working to committed deadlines.
• Good MS package experience and a structured approach to problem solving and of project management, combined with the ability to manage concurrent projects and deal with various priorities.

Culture and About Cummins

• POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
• We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic Purchasing Co-Ordinator to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Accelera Business Segment in UK, Cwmbran. 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 and power your potential!
• This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer of 2026.
• Accelera is part of the global Cummins group which encompasses all the eMobility business activities. It is a dynamic, fast-moving business environment delivering new products to meet a rapidly evolving market demand. The requirements are to be fully onsite with some flexibility to work from home on Friday or relocate to the location.