Senior Procurement & Supply Continuity Strategist

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and supply continuity initiatives in Columbus, IN. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams, analyze data to drive decisions, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation to maintain uninterrupted supply and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain management or a related field.
• Experience with supplier performance management and continuity planning preferred.
• Export controls or sanctions compliance licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing decisions through complex analyses to improve procurement and supply chain performance.
• Serve as a key communications link between suppliers and manufacturing facilities to align priorities, capacity, and delivery.
• Present data-driven recommendations to senior procurement leadership and provide alternative solutions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Data analytics

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain risk management

Education

Supply chain management degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and supply continuity initiatives in Columbus, IN. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams, analyze data to drive decisions, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation to maintain uninterrupted supply and continuous improvement across the organization.