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Cummins

Placement Student- New Product Development Buyer

Oct 1, 2026• Darlington, United Kingdom

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At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

★ 4.3 out of 5 · 41 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing
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PLACEMENT STUDENT - New Product Development Buyer

We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Development Buyer 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:

  • 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.
  • Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues; able to Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with project's needs.
  • 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 with close integration with Supplier Quality team; close integration with Supplier Quality team

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

  • Working towards a degree - please specify degree being studied, preferably Engineering/Business related although not limited to these subjects.
  • Positive attitude, strong personal motivation; IT Skills/program knowledge.
  • Communication skills and teamwork.
  • Customer facing & customer support experience would be a plus.

CLOSING DATE: (Thursday, 12 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Purchasing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2435793

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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  • Posted: Oct 1, 2026
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