Purchasing Support Intern — Data & Admin

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate to provide administrative and analytical assistance to the Purchasing team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement operations, data analysis, and business systems while developing professional skills in a corporate environment. The position is part-time (up to 19 hours per week) and designed to fit with school schedules, with responsibilities including data entry, basic reporting, and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age and a high school junior/senior or college/university student.
• Strong interest in business, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing team with administrative and operational activities.
• Assist with Change Management work, including ER (Engineering Release) and VPCR (Value Package Change Request) work and related documentation processes.
• Conduct basic data analysis and reporting with guidance from purchasing team members.
• Enter and maintain data in purchasing and business systems with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review information for completeness and identify discrepancies for team review.
• Organize and maintain electronic records and documentation.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to support purchasing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding procurement and data management.

Skills

Business/supply chain interest

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Learn new systems

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school junior/senior or college student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate to provide administrative and analytical assistance to the Purchasing team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement operations, data analysis, and business systems while developing professional skills in a corporate environment. The position is part-time (up to 19 hours per week) and designed to fit with school schedules, with responsibilities including data entry, basic reporting, and