Cummins
Placement Student - Procurement, Darlington
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PLACEMENT STUDENT – Procurement, Darlington
We are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Business segment in UK, Darlington. 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.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Providing dedicated support to one or more Sourcing & Continuity teams within the office.
- Working with a group of suppliers to assist on Purchase Order management, cost reduction, capacity planning, quality performance and risk mitigation.
- Specific project work in support of functional objectives.
- Opportunity to work with other Business Units in the region to help share common processes, tools and resources to better achieve business goals.
- Data analysis to support Purchasing KPIs and specific project requirements.
- Engagement with other functions, including Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Finance and Engineering.
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QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
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- Working towards a degree – Supply chain/Engineering/Business/Finance related although not limited to these subjects.
- Positive attitude, strong personal motivation.
- Communication and teamwork skills.
- IT/Microsoft skills or program knowledge.
CLOSING DATE
(Thursday, 12th November 2026 11:59pm)
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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