School to Work - Purchasing

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

We are looking for a talented School to Work to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• 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.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Must be at least 16 years of ageMust be a high school junior or senior and or college/university studentClasses must align with job description

• Strong interest in business, procurement, supply chain, finance, or related field

• Basic proficiency in Mircrosoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to learn new sysyems and processes quickly.

• Effective written and verbal commications skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Position Summary

The School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate provides administrative and analytical support to the Purchasing team. This entry-level role offers students hands‑on experience in procurement operations, data analysis, and business systems while developing professional skills in a corporate environment. The associate will work under the guidance of team members to support daily purchasing activities and ensure accurate data and system records.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with spreadsheets and data entry.

• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while receiving guidance and direction from team members.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to purchasing and procurement operations.

• Develop business systems and data analysis skills.

• Learn professional workplace practices and cross-functional collaboration.

• Build experience supporting operational and administrative business processes.

This role is designed to provide meaningful work experience while helping students develop the skills needed for future career opportunities in business, procurement, supply chain, or related fields.

*This is a part-time position, limited to 19 hours per week which is designed to support your school schedule

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - School To Work

ReqID 2436129

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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