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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.

The role

We are looking for three Placement Students to join our team specializing in Technical Purchasing for our Corporate Segment based in Darlington or Daventry. 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:

  • Ensure our suppliers continue to provide the best quality and value
  • Liaising with a range of suppliers across the globe.
  • Invite new suppliers to bid and review the bid process
  • Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues
  • Process engineering releases to take the appropriate purchasing actions
  • Support Cummins in ensuring we stay competitive

About you

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

  • Currently studying a Bachelors or Masters degree, ideally in Business, Engineering, or a related subject (and not graduating this academic year).
  • Excellent IT Skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)

Benefits 

Health & Wellness

Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.

Continuing Education

Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.

Paid Incentive

You will receive annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.

Work-life Flexibility

Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.

Community Roles

You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.

Development & Growth

You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.