Global Assistant General Counsel, Supply Chain & Purchasing

Cummins; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 206,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel for Supply Chain & Purchasing to lead legal support for a ~$20B global procurement operation.

The role can be based in the US or the UK, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborating with the Purchasing Leadership Team. You will shape strategy, manage supplier risk, and drive contracting excellence with AI-enabled tools to transform how legal services are delivered across markets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in-house or top law firm.
• Deep expertise in complex commercial contracting and procurement.
• Ability to advise, influence and challenge senior executives.
• Strong people leadership, building high-performing teams.
• Excellent commercial judgement translating risk into practical business solutions.
• Strategic and innovative mindset, including enthusiasm for AI and technology.
• Experience across geographies and cultures.
• Exceptional judgement, integrity and relationship-building.
• International experience is valued; some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform the global legal strategy and support model for Supply Chain and Purchasing, advising executive leadership.
• Provide legal leadership for complex procurement, supply, services, technology, licensing and commercial contracts across global markets.
• Develop strategies for supplier relationships, negotiations, dispute resolution, resilience and risk mitigation.
• Advise on global regulatory and compliance requirements, including product traceability and environmental regulations.
• Drive contracting excellence through process simplification, templates, playbooks, AI-enabled tools and technology.

Skills

Stakeholder balance

Business insight

Effective communication

Courage

Customer focus

Decision quality

Talent development

Vision and purpose

Complexity management

Conflict management

Persuasion

Diversity values

Education

Law degree

US/UK qualification

Job description

Cummins Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel for Supply Chain & Purchasing to lead legal support for a ~$20B global procurement operation.

The role can be based in the US or the UK, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborating with the Purchasing Leadership Team. You will shape strategy, manage supplier risk, and drive contracting excellence with AI-enabled tools to transform how legal services are delivered across markets.