Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with todaymost innovative thinkers to solve the worldtoughest problems.We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. Thatwhat Life At Cummins is all about.We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product, Technical Sourcing and Cost 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 and power your potential!This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026.The Technical Sourcing team is responsible for the procurement activities for the development of new products in this region, supplying products to our UK and overseas locations and provides an exciting opportunity to sample a purchasing career in a dynamic global business environment.RESPONSIBILITIESIn 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.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.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.Communication skills and teamwork.IT Skills\/programme knowledge.Working at CumminsAt Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and\/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!CLOSING DATE: (Wednesday, 12th November 2025 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.