Cummins Europe
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.
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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- 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)
Job: Purchasing
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: On-site with Flexibility
Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID: 2438935
Relocation Package: No
100% On-Site: No
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