Technical Purchase Sourcing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Cummins Inc. Full time

Technical Purchase Sourcing Role

We are seeking a skilled Technical Purchase Sourcing Placement Student to join our team in the Purchasing function for our Corporate/CBS Segment in the UK. During your placement, you will gain valuable experience and exposure to the industry, developing the tools and expertise needed to become a proficient Purchasing professional.

Responsibilities

  • Purchasing assigned items and executing buying strategies at optimal cost and lead times.
  • Analyzing sourcing information and presenting findings for cost reduction and process improvement while maintaining high-quality products and delivery of service.
  • Supporting and leading various projects from conception to closure within cost and on-time delivery, adhering to policies and procedures, and championing the VPI purchasing common processes.
  • Procuring inventory, supplies, and capital goods, obtaining quotations, and raising orders on vendors.
  • Expediting orders to ensure timely delivery, analyzing sourcing and purchasing initiatives, and following processes in support of cost-effective and high-quality goods and services.
  • Engaging in design and process responsibilities to achieve cost-effective products, conducting minor supplier negotiations, and supporting purchasing/sourcing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building.

Qualifications

  • Working towards a degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related subject.
  • Accredited qualification in Technical or Manufacturing Process background with relevant industry experience and basic knowledge of supply chain practices.
  • A willingness to challenge processes and designs as experience develops, demonstrating working to committed deadlines.
  • Good MS package experience and a structured approach to problem-solving and project management, combined with the ability to manage concurrent projects and deal with various priorities.

Working at Cummins

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