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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Placement Student- Purchasing Co-Ordinator role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a on-site role, with an expected duration of 12 months.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Placement Student- Purchasing Co-Ordinator at Cummins?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

Does Cummins provide visa sponsorship or assistance for international applicants?

Regarding visa assistance and sponsorship for this role, the official status is currently listed as: Not disclosed.

Placement Student- Purchasing Co-Ordinator

Cummins

Found 1 month ago

Location

Cwmbran, United Kingdom

Duration (Months)

12 Months

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

Not disclosed

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

MS package

Soft Skills

Project management skills
Strong Organizational Skills
Self-Motivated
A willingness to challenge processes and designs
demonstrates working to committed deadlines
structured approach to problem solving
ability to manage concurrent projects
deal with various priorities

Job Description

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. We are looking for an enthusiastic Purchasing Co-Ordinator to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Accelera Business Segment in UK, Cwmbran. 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! This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer of 2026. Accelera is part of the global Cummins group which encompasses all the eMobility business activities. It is a dynamic, fast-moving business environment delivering new products to meet a rapidly evolving market demand. The requirements are to be fully onsite with some flexibility to work from home on Friday or relocate to the location.

Requirements

Purchasing assigned items and executes buying strategies set out by the function at optimum cost and lead times.
Focus on Project management skills, supporting the team to deliver to the VPI project timeline and mitigate risk/delays where applicable. Monitors and communicates project status to project team.
Support lessons learnt improvements from previous projects
Logistics support as and when on VPI Projects & expediates orders to ensure that they are delivered on time in full
Involvement both supporting and leading various projects from conception to closure within cost and on time delivery, understand and adhere to policies and procedures and champion the VPI purchasing common processes.
Procures inventory, supplies and capital goods, obtains quotations and raises orders on vendors.
Studying for a Degree in Business Management, Project Management, Procurement or Supply Chain/Logistics
Strong Organizational Skills and Self-Motivated
A willingness to challenge processes and designs as experience develops, demonstrates working to committed deadlines.
Good MS package experience and a structured approach to problem solving and of project management, combined with the ability to manage concurrent projects and deal with various priorities.

Operations and Logistics

Procurement & Sourcing

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

flexibility to work from home on Friday

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