Procurement Placement: Sourcing, Analytics & PO Skills

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

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

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

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