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    About the role

    We are looking for an enthusiastic VPI Integrator, Technical Sourcing and Cost Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS 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 and power your potential!

    In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

    • Key project work in support of new product development technical sourcing departmental objectives.
    • Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project leader. Close integration with Supplier Quality team.
    • Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues.
    • Works with a group of suppliers – prototype parts procurement, supporting cost reduction, capacity planning, delivery/quality performance, risk mitigation.
    • Data analysis to identify saving opportunities and ensure Budget adherence.
    • Engagement across several teams, gaining commodity experience.

    What you'll need

    To be successful in this role you will need the following:

    • Working towards a degree in preferably Engineering/Business related although not limited to these subjects.
    • IT Skills. Customer facing & customer support experience would be a plus.
    • Communication skills, Positive attitude, strong personal motivation
    • Team player. Able to Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with project’s needs.

    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.