Placement Student- New Product Development Buyer

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)

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.