PLACEMENT STUDENT –Technical Purchase Sourcing
We are looking for an enthusiastic Technical Purchase Sourcing Placement Student to join our team specializing in Purchasing for our Corporate/CBS Segment in UK, Huddersfield. 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.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Provide full support for all aspects and requirements of the prototype ordering process required for customer/engineering prototype builds, ensuring orders are raised, monitored and progressed in accordance with program requirements.
- Manage the Engineering requisition process, ensuring requisitions are accurately processed and progressed in a timely manner.
- Raise, place and manage all required Supplier Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals are in place.
- Maintain effective and professional communication with both internal and external stakeholders, providing information as required and following up on outstanding actions, orders and deliveries.
- Complete all assigned training within the required timescales and ensure knowledge gained is applied effectively within the role and maintain all required reporting.
- Provide ad hoc support to all VPI Integrators in relation to program requirements, assisting with activities and tasks as required to support program delivery; attend all required meetings, contributing as appropriate and ensuring relevant actions and information are captured and followed up.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Working towards an Accredited Qualification in Business or Supply Chain; knowledge of technical practices or manufacturing a plus.
- Ability to work independently as well as to work as part of a team; demonstrates working to committed deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft suite, such as Excel, PowerPoint etc.; power BI business modeling an advantage.
- Skills in Problem Solving and Project Management.
Placement Student - Technical Purchase Sourcing in Huddersfield employer: Cummins
Cummins is an excellent employer for aspiring Sales and Marketing professionals, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme in Darlington, UK. With a focus on employee growth, you will gain invaluable skills and experience within a major global organisation, while enjoying a collaborative work culture that champions continuous improvement and customer engagement. The opportunity to study at Darlington College alongside hands-on experience ensures a well-rounded foundation for your future career.
