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
