Purchasing Co-Op Positions

Cummins Inc.

Posted 11 days ago

Columbus, Indiana

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting purchasing system strategies, analyzing data for process improvements, and training internal customers and suppliers on e-sourcing tools. You will also coordinate globally with the Corporate Indirect Purchasing team to maintain purchasing catalogs and ensure system utilization goals are met.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering, supply chain, or logistics-related major. You possess strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Customer Focus

Job Description

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  

Purchasing

  • Provides support for purchasing system strategy.  
  • Analyzes system to identify opportunities for improvement.  
  • Trains internal customers to use purchasing systems.  
  • Supports full flow of electronic sourcing process, including user training.   
  • Understands, maintains and improves category hierarchy. Implements and maintains purchasing catalogs through coordination with suppliers and sourcing managers.  
  • Participates in benchmarking and improving purchasing systems and processes.  
  • Analyzes e-sourcing and catalog usage and assists Corporate Indirect Purchasing (CIP) in meeting goals for utilization.  
  • Coordinates globally with all of CIP for e-sourcing and catalogs.  
  • Provides training, support, identifies issues and escalates to Purchasing Systems Analyst for all purchasing.  
  • Communicates with global help desk and purchase order administrators any applicable changes or issues.  
  • Coaches and trains peers, sourcing managers and suppliers globally on the use of applicable purchasing systems. 

Responsibilities

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Co-op (Co-operative): Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must also currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for assignments 4, 6, or up to 12 months, often aligning with school semesters. Some schools may require students to be officially enrolled in a co-op program—check with your career services or co-op office.

Academic Enrollment: If your co-op assignment is approved by your academic institution as part of a formal co-op program, the school acknowledges your participation and grants permission for you to take time off from classes while remaining in good academic standing. Cummins does not require you to be enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours during your co-op. Whether you take a semester off from classes, enroll part-time, or take evening courses is up to you and your school. You are responsible for meeting your university’s academic policies and/or co-op program requirements. Please consult your academic advisor or co-op office to ensure you remain in compliance.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:  

  • Supply Chain Knowledge  
  • Analytical Thinking and Reasoning  
  • Attention to Detail  
  • Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)  
  • Relationship Management  
  • Ensures accountability  
  • Customer Focus   

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET). All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors.

Qualifications

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical): 

  • Bachelor's  - $3,500 - $4,400 
  • Master's - $5,600 

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical): 

  • Bachelor's  - $3,900 - $5,000 
  • Master's - $6,000 

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.   

Cummins and E-verify  

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  

Ready to think beyond your desk? Apply for this opportunity to start your career with Cummins today. 

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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.

Cummins Inc.

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
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