Placement Student- Specialized Purchasing EMEA

Cummins Inc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc seeks a enthusiastic Specialized Purchasing EMEA Placement Student to join our Purchasing team for the UK (Peterborough or Darlington). The placement is available to candidates eligible for a placement year and starts Summer 2027.

You will support sourcing teams, work with suppliers on PO management, cost reduction, capacity planning and risk mitigation, and engage with multiple functions to drive purchasing KPIs and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and project requirements.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and IT skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to one or more sourcing teams.
• Support Purchase Order management with suppliers and risk mitigation.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

PO management

Cost reduction

Education

Pursuing engineering or business degree

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialized Purchasing EMEA Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS segment in UK, Peterborough or 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 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.
• Involvement in Functional Excellence - 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. Working towards a degree - preferably Engineering or Business related (and not graduating this academic year).
• IT Skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Focus on details.