DESCRIPTION
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place, and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Purchasing Co-Ordinator to join our team specializing in Purchasing and Project Management for our Electrified Power Business Unit in Cwmbran, United Kingdom. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential! This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 4th August 2025. The requirements are to be fully onsite Monday to Friday for this role, with some flexibility, so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
1. Purchasing assigned items and executing buying strategies set out by the function at optimum cost and lead times.
2. Analyzing sourcing information and presenting findings for cost reduction and process improvement while maintaining a high-quality product and delivery of service both within the function and to customers, both internal and external.
3. Supporting and leading various projects from conception to closure within cost and on-time delivery, understanding and adhering to policies and procedures, and championing the Value Package Introduction purchasing common processes.
4. Procurement of inventory, supplies, and capital goods; obtaining quotations and raising orders with vendors.
5. Expediting orders to ensure that they are delivered on time in full, analyzing sourcing and purchasing initiatives, and following processes in support of the delivery of cost-effective and high-quality goods and services.
6. Presenting and explaining project timelines for relevant project aspects, looking to mitigate risks.
7. Engaging in design and process responsibilities to achieve the most cost-effective products, conducting minor supplier negotiations, and supporting purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
1. Studying for a Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain/Logistics.
2. Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
3. A willingness to challenge processes and designs as experience develops, demonstrating the ability to work to committed deadlines.
4. Good MS package experience and a structured approach to problem-solving and project management, combined with the ability to manage concurrent projects and prioritize effectively.
WORKING AT CUMMINS
At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace, and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 20th December.
Job: Purchasing
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID: 2405290
Relocation Package: No
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