Technical Procurement Placement: Global Sourcing & Projects

Cummins Inc

Huddersfield

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 13,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield is offering a structured placement for a motivated Technical Procurement student.

You will work with the purchasing team in the Corporate/CBS Segment, gain exposure to global supplier relations, order management, and component expediting, and support validation and test activities. This 12‑month placement (Summer 2027 start) emphasizes developing processes, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and sourcing teams, while building your

Qualifications

Degree in Industrial/Logistics Engineering or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of supply chain practices; awareness of purchasing ethics and risk management.
Structured problem-solving with project management skills; ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
IT literate with good Excel skills and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

Procurement tasks including order management and supplier relationship building.
Support engineering in sourcing components for validation and test; coordinate with engineering on deliverables.
Assist with supplier risk management and administration activities (e.g., confidentiality agreements).
Work with multiple business units to manage procurement data and documentation.
Develop team processes, tools and resources for procurement activities.
Prepare and present project updates to the business.