Student Purchasing & Data Support (Part-Time)

PowerToFly; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate at Cummins Inc. 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 role emphasizes data accuracy, document control, and collaboration on purchasing projects, with guidance from team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled as a high school junior/senior or college student.
• Classes must align with job description.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, 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 and related documentation processes.
• Conduct basic data analysis and reporting with guidance from Purchasing team.
• Enter and maintain data in purchasing and business systems with accuracy.
• Review information for completeness and identify discrepancies.
• Organize and maintain electronic records and documentation.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members on purchasing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding procurement and data management.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Learning new systems

Written & verbal communication

Interest in procurement

Education

High school or college student

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The School-to-Work Purchasing Support Associate at Cummins Inc. 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 role emphasizes data accuracy, document control, and collaboration on purchasing projects, with guidance from team members.